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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on December 1, 2010.
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
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Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on December 3.
Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on December 2.
Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on December 1.
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting his determination that it is
appropriate to exercise the statutory alternative plan
authority under 5 U.S.C. 5304a to set alternative January
2011 locality pay rates - referred to the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed
(H. Doc. 111-156).
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 1644:
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expressing support for designation of a "National Veterans
History Project Week"
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1644.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 5953:
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to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in
each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women
Veterans Bill of Rights
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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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5953.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout
all conflicts involving the United States
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1622.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the
Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance
innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear
energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and
safety of civilian nuclear power, 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
H.R. 5866.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless
Persons' Memorial Day
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert 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.
- 7:38 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 325.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Peters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to
fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts
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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
H.R. 6398.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Doggett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
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commending the George C. Marshall European Center for
Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability
and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 528.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 527:
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commending the NATO School for its critical support of North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote
global peace, stability, and security
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 527.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the
Government of the United States of America and the
Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear
Energy
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6411.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its
unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November
23, 2010
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1735.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- S. 2847:
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to regulate the volume of audio on commercials
- 6:40 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Terry objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 2847.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Eshoo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 1690:
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supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Terry objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1690.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Con. Res. 323:
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supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors
in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort,
and security in their remaining years
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 323.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
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expressing support for designation of May as "Child Advocacy
Center Month" and commending the National Child Advocacy
Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in
2010
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1313.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1576:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs
Children should be established
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1576.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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expressing support for the designation of the month of
October as National Work and Family Month
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1598.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1638.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio "Chi Chi"
Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1430.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 1741
and
H. Res. 1742.
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recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion
of its 374rd anniversary
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 - 0
(Roll no. 586).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1585:
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honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice
of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing,
the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th
Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at
Travis Air Force Base, California
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 - 0
(Roll no. 585).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The House continued with unfinished
business.
MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence
in memory of the late Honorable Stephen J. Solarz.
- H.R. 4783:
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to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash
contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in
Chile, and to extend the period from which such
contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in
Haiti may be accelerated
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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 the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 152
(Roll no. 584).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of the
Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to
H.R. 4783,
and motions to suspend the rules which had been
debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been
postponed.
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commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its
outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting
partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the
Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air
Force
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL)
objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not
present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1724.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Snyder moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division
for their past and continuing contributions to the security
of the United States
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL)
objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not
present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1217.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion
of its 374rd anniversary
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL)
objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not
present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1740.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice
of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing,
the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th
Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at
Travis Air Force Base, California
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL)
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.
- 3:02 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1585.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Garamendi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- H.R. 4783:
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to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash
contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in
Chile, and to extend the period from which such
contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in
Haiti may be accelerated
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the
Chair announced that further proceedings on the Rahall
motion to agree to the Senate amendments to
H.R. 4783
would
be postponed until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, the
House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion
to agree to the Senate amendments to
H.R. 4783.
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Mr. Rahall moved that the House agree to the Senate
amendments.
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Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, Mr. Rahall took
from the Speaker's table
H.R. 4783
with the Senate
amendments thereto, and was recognized for a motion.
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to
the bill (
H.R. 4783)
to accelerate the income tax benefits
for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims
of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from
which such contributions for the relief of victims of
the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated
- 1:42 P.M. -
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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: 223 - 168
(Roll no. 583).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
- 12:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1736
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Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of
TX 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.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
- 12:00 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of November 30.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.