LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 2, 2010
111TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2010.
Mr. Bartlett moved that the House do now adjourn.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
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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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The House received a communication from James L. Oberstar,
Chairman. Mr. Oberstar notified the House that on December
2, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
met in open session to consider 17 resolutions to authorize
appropriations for the General Services Administration's
(GSA) FY 2011 Capital Investment and Leasing Program,
including seven alteration resolutions (authorizing $354.1
million), one design resolution (authorizing $51.2 million),
six construction resolutions (authorizing $1,639.5 million),
and three lease resolutions (authorizing $20.6 million per
year). The Committee adopted the resolutions by voice vote
with a quorum present.
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The House received a communication from James L. Oberstar,
Chairman. Mr. Oberstar notified the House that on December
2, 2010, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
met in open session to consider three resolutions for the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in accordance with 33 U.S.C
section 542. The resolution authorize Corps surveys (or
studies) of water resources needs and possible solutions.
The Committee adopted the resolutions by voice vote with a
quorum present.
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Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address
the House on December 9: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and
himself for 5 min.
Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House
adjourns on Friday, December 3, 2010, it adjourn to meet
at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, for
Morning-Hour Debate.
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House
adjourns on Thursday, December 2, 2010, it adjourn to meet
at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010.
Agreed to without objection.
- H. Con. Res. 325:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless
Persons' Memorial 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 voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 528:
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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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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. 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
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 2847:
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to regulate the volume of audio on commercials
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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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supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month
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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 voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
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CENSURE PRONOUNCEMENT - Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1737
Mr. Rangel of New York presented himself in the
well of the House for the purpose of administration of
censure by the Speaker of the House.
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in the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 - 79
(Roll no. 607).
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On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment
Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 267
(Roll no. 606).
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The previous question was ordered on the amendment
and on the resolution.
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Amendment offered by Mr. Butterfield.
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An amendment to change the recommendation of censure contained
in the resoluttion to that of reprimand.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1737
Considered as privileged matter.
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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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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): 413 - 0
(Roll no. 605).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 4853:
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway
Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend
authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for
other purposes
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: 234 - 188
(Roll no. 604).
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On passage
Passed by recorded vote: 264 - 157
(Roll no. 603).
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On motion to recommit with instructions
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 221
(Roll no. 602).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National
School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds
under the child and adult care food program
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): 416 - 3
(Roll no. 601).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway
Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend
authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for
other purposes
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on
agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R
4853, the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time
to be announced.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H.R. 4853.
Pursuant to the provisions of
H. Res. 1745,
the House moved
to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.
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to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National
School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds
under the child and adult care food program
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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. 6469.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill.
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to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the
funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway
Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend
the airport improvement program, 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
H.R. 6473.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a
National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs
Children should be established
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): 413 - 0
(Roll no. 600).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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expressing support for the designation of the month of
October as National Work and Family Month
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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): 412 - 0
(Roll no. 599).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 0
(Roll no. 598).
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 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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providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to
the bill (
H.R. 4853)
to amend the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority
of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49,
United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport
improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing
for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
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On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203
(Roll no. 597).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186
(Roll no. 596).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1745
Considered as privileged matter.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 3998,
S. 987,
H.R. 4387,
H.R. 5651,
H.R. 5706,
and
H.R. 5773.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Johnson,
Sam 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.
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Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Doug Tanner, Faith
and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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