LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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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.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded further with one
minute speeches.
- S. 3802:
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to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska
as the "Mount Stevens" and "Ted Stevens Icefield",
respectively
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On passage
Passed without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- H.R. 3619:
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to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal
year 2010, and for other purposes
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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.
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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
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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:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for
arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5462:
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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.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2941:
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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.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1230:
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2408:
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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:
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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
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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.
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to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1347:
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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
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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:
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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.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5354:
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2999:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 3196:
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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:
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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
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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1603:
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expressing support for designation of September 2010 as
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month
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
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1617:
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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.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 6118:
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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"
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1479:
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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:
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congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the
National Lacrosse League Championship
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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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5605:
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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:
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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"
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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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4602:
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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.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2853:
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3940:
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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
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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:
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making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign
operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
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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).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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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:
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making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign
operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the
motion to agree in the Senate amendments to
H.R. 3081.
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Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1682,
the House moved
to agree to the Senate amendments.
- H.R. 512:
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to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
prohibit certain State election administration officials
from actively participating in electoral campaigns
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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): 296 - 129
(Roll no. 563).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 946:
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and
for other purposes
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1682:
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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
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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).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186
(Roll no. 559).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2701:
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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
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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).
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1682
Considered as privileged matter.
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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:
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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
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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
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.
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Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on
H. Res. 1682.
- S. 3729:
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to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, 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
S. 3729.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 6014:
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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"
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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
S. 1132.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- S. 3397:
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to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for
take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain
instances, 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 voice vote.
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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:
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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
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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
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:
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to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to
provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious
metals, and for other purposes
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment
Considered under the provisions of rule
H. Res. 1674.
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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:
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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. -
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4072:
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to require that certain Federal job training and career
education programs give priority to programs that provide a
national industry-recognized and portable credential
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 6160:
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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
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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): 325 - 98
(Roll no. 555).
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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.
- H.R. 2378:
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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
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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).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the
House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 2378,
as
amended.
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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:
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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
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5993:
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3685:
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 160
(Roll no. 550).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 244
(Roll no. 549).
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The previous question on the motion to recommit with
instructions was ordered without objection.
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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.
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Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy
and Commerce.
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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
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the
House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 847,
as
amended.
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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.
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Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy
and Commerce on
H. Res. 1561.
- H. Res. 1674:
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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
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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).
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 183
(Roll no. 547).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 12:47 P.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 1674:
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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
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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. -
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DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on
H. Res. 1674.
- 12:14 P.M. -
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On motion to adjourn
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 - 409, 1 Present
(Roll no. 545).
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Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.
- H. Res. 1674:
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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
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1674
Considered as privileged matter.
- 10:19 A.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House resumed one minute speeches.
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Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1674.
- 10:08 A.M. -
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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.
Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
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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 Scott Moore,
Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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