The House Rules Committee is having much feisty debate and conflict about trying to decide procedural behavior on the floor on HCR

Business in the House

HR1612 … Public Land Management…use

**Bishop amendment was agreed to 227- 180 and adopted

**Cole amendment; to allow arrangement with tribal governments to provide temp housing for or with Corps

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 20, 2010 111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:46 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:45 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 21: Mr. Cassidy for 5 min and Mr. McCotter for 5 min.

7:43 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1119:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad

7:42 P.M. –

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.

6:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1119. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 900:

supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals

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.

6:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 900. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 925:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped

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

H. Res. 925:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped

5:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 925. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H. Res. 1099:

recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

5:33 P.M. –

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.

4:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1099. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

3:12 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 1040:

honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States

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): 399 – 0 (Roll no. 154).

3:05 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

3:04 P.M. –

On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 – 186 (Roll no. 153).

H.R. 4887:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage

2:52 P.M. –

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): 403 – 0 (Roll no. 152).

2:24 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4887; on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal; and on a motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1040 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1075:

commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United States Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries

2:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1075. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 4887:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage

1:58 P.M. –

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.

1:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4887. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to announced.

H.R. 1612:

to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, help restore the nation’s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the value of public service

1:13 P.M. –

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 the Yeas and Nays: 288 – 116 (Roll no. 151).

1:00 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

12:59 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Grijalva. On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by recorded vote: 387 – 21 (Roll no. 150).

12:20 P.M. –

The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

12:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lummis motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with sundry amendments. The amendments insert sections pertaining to limitation on use of funds and further limitation on use of funds to protect children.

12:08 P.M. –

Mrs. Lummis moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

12:07 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Cole amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 – 0 (Roll no. 149).

12:00 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Bishop (UT) amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 – 180 (Roll no. 148).

11:27 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (UT) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

11:21 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1192, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop(UT) amendment. Amendment offered by Mr. Bishop (UT).

An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-445 to retain the existing authorization level of $12 million a year and only authorizes the program for 5 years.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Cole amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

11:17 A.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1192, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cole amendment.

11:16 A.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Cole.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-445 to amend Section 3(f) to allow the Secretaries to enter into arrangement with tribal governments in order to provide temporary housing with Corps volunteers.

11:15 A.M. –

Mr. Grijalva asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. on March 21. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 1612:

to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior to provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, help restore the nation’s natural, cultural, historic, archaeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train a new generation of public land managers and enthusiasts, and promote the value of public service

10:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1612.

10:31 A.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3644 and H.R. 1612. It shall be in order to consider in the House, H.R. 3644 and H.R. 1612. All points of order against consideration of each bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in each bill shall be considered as adopted. The bills, as amended, shall be considered read. Further amendments are in order. Each bill shall be debatable for one hour.

10:30 A.M. –

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1192. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 20.

9:15 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

9:03 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

9:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair announced that she had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Klein (FL) demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Klein (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal would be postponed until later in the legislative day.