LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 7, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on December 8, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Tonko 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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Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on December 14: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and
himself for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on December 13: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and
himself for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on December 9: Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr.
Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on December 8: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr.
Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL
for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for
5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Waters
notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged
resolution. Ms. Waters was recognized to notice the form of
her proposed resolution.
- H. Res. 1264:
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expressing support for the designation of March as National
Essential Tremor Awareness Month
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1
(Roll no. 610).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1642:
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recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia
and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0
(Roll no. 609).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 111 North 6th Street in St. Louis,
Missouri, as the "Earl Wilson, Jr. 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0
(Roll no. 608).
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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.
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Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1752.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of December 7.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 P.M.
today.
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to amend title 28, United States Code, to require the
Attorney General to share criminal records with State
sentencing commissions, and for other purposes
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6412.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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to provide for American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Marianas to be treated as States for certain
criminal justice programs
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3353.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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to extend the Child Safety Pilot Program
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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. 3998.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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supporting the goal of eradicating illicit marijuana
cultivation on Federal lands and calling on the Director of
the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a
coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug
trafficking organizations operating on Federal lands
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1540.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
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to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to the
applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors
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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. 3987.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Adler (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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congratulating the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and
Lithuania on the 20th anniversary of the reestablishment of
their full independence
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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 voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 267.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
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mourning the loss of life and expressing condolences to the
families affected by the tragic forest fire in Israel that
began on December 2, 2010
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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. 1751.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
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congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu
Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1717.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
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recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for
International Visitors, and expressing support for
designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day"
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Klein (FL) 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. 1402.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
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honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Klein (FL) 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. 1704.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution, as amended.
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expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World
Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation
for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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. 1531.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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expressing support for the designation of March as National
Essential Tremor Awareness Month
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1264.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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recognizing Rotary International for 105 years of service to
the world and commending members on their dedication to the
mission and principles of their organization
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. 1727.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia
and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1642.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 111 North 6th Street in St. Louis,
Missouri, as the "Earl Wilson, Jr. Post Office"
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were
demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause
8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings
on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6400.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National
Runaway Prevention 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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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1687.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S.
House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that
she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate
on December 7, 2010, at 9:50 a.m., stating that that body
had agreed to H.Con.Res. 259 and passed
S. 4010.
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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S.
House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that
she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate
on December 6, 2010, at 1:24 p.m., stating that that body
had passed
H.R. 6399,
S. 3860
and
S. 3817.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S.
House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that
she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate
on December 3, 2010, at 4:15 p.m., stating that that body
had passed
H.R. 3237,
H.R. 5281
with amendments,
S. 1774
and
S. 124.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Wilson
of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
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 the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of December 7.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 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 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Sam Farr to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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