LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 8, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on December 9, 2010.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. King (IA) 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. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to
address the House on December 15: himself for 5 min and
Mr. Jones for 5 min.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- H.R. 3353:
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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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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.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on a motion to suspend
the rules which had been debated earlier and on which
further proceedings had been postponed.
- H.R. 5281:
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to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and
improve certain provisions relating to the removal of
litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal
courts, and for other purposes
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to to agree to the Senate amendments numbered 1
and 2, and that the House agree to the Senate amendment
numbered 3 with an amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 198
(Roll no. 625).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on
H.R. 5281.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 4994
amended, and
S. 3036.
- H.R. 5281:
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to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and
improve certain provisions relating to the removal of
litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal
courts, and for other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the
Senate amendments to
H.R. 5281.
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Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1756,
the House moved
to agree to the Senate amendments numbered 1 and 2, and that
the House agree to the Senate amendment numbered 3 with an
amendment.
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1756, the Chair
recognized Mr. Conyers for a motion.
- S. 3998:
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to extend the Child Safety Pilot Program
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 401 - 2
(Roll No. 624).
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 is on motions to suspend the rules which
had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings
were postponed.
- H. Res. 1756:
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to
the bill (
H.R. 5281)
to amend title 28, United States
Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating
to the removal of litigation against Federal officers
or agencies to Federal courts, 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: 211 - 208
(Roll no. 623).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 3082:
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making appropriations for military construction, the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies 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 with an amendment to the
Senate amendment
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206
(Roll no. 622).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
- H. Res. 1756:
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to
the bill (
H.R. 5281)
to amend title 28, United States
Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating
to the removal of litigation against Federal officers
or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on
adoption of the resolution and voice vote, announced that
the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays
and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question
of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1756
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Considered as privileged matter.
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Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1756.
- H.R. 3082:
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making appropriations for military construction, the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other
purposes
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to
H.R. 3082,
the Chair announced that further proceedings would
be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to
H.R. 3082.
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Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1755,
the House moved
to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
- H. Res. 1746:
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recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back
Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments
of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and
world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed
Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders
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): 409 - 0
(Roll no. 621).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4501:
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to require certain return policies from businesses that
purchase precious metals from consumers and solicit such
transactions through an Internet website
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 324 - 81
(Roll no. 620).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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. Res. 1755:
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providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to
the bill (
H.R. 3082)
making appropriations for military
construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2010, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 206
(Roll no. 619).
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1755
Considered as privileged matter.
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Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 1755.
- H. Res. 1704:
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honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon
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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): 359 - 44, 5
Present
(Roll no. 618).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1402:
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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"
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): 394 - 13, 1
Present
(Roll no. 617).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 6495:
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to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws,
empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine
tragedies, and for other purposes
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 214 - 193
(Roll no. 616).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1752:
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waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration
of motions to suspend the rules
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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: 215 - 194
(Roll no. 615).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res.
1752 and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been
debated earlier and on which further proceedings has been
postponed.
- H.R. 6495:
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to improve compliance with mine safety and health laws,
empower miners to raise safety concerns, prevent future mine
tragedies, 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
H.R. 6495.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill, as amended.
- S. 3817:
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to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, the
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, the Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978,
and the Abandoned Infants Assistance Act of 1988 to
reauthorize the Acts, 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. 3817.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 5012:
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to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch to
establish a weekend and holiday feeding program to provide
nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and
during extended school holidays during the school year
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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. 5012.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
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. Res. 1752:
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waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration
of motions to suspend the rules
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on
adoption of the resolution and voice vote, announced that
the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the
yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on
the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to
be announced.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1752
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Considered as privileged matter.
- H. Res. 1531:
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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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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): 406 - 0
(Roll no. 614).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1540:
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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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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): 400 - 4
(Roll no. 613).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 1717:
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congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu
Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1
(Roll no. 612).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 5987:
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to ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with
disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other
Federal benefits receive a one-time $250 payment in the
event that no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 254 - 153
(Roll no. 611).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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UNFINISHED BUSINSESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was on motions to suspend the rules
which had been debated earlier and on which further
proceedings has been postponed.
- H.R. 4501:
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to require certain return policies from businesses that
purchase precious metals from consumers and solicit such
transactions through an Internet website
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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. 4501.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Weiner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 5470:
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to exclude an external power supply for certain security or
life safety alarms and surveillance system components from
the application of certain energy efficiency standards under
the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
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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. 5470.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 1746:
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recognizing and supporting the efforts of Welcome Back
Veterans to augment the services provided by the Departments
of Defense and Veterans' Affairs in providing timely and
world-class care for veterans and members of the Armed
Forces suffering from PTSD and related psychiatric disorders
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Donnelly (IN)
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. 1746.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Donnelly (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- S. 3789:
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to limit access to social security account numbers
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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. 3789.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 5987:
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to ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with
disabilities who receive Social Security and certain other
Federal benefits receive a one-time $250 payment in the
event that no cost-of-living adjustment is payable in 2011
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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. 5987.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pomeroy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
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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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House continued with further one
minute speeches.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 3199,
S. 3984,
H.R. 2480,
and
H.R. 6184.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited
to 15 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Kagen 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 Lieutenant Christilene
Whalen, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, Patuxent River,
Maryland
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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