The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET September 29, 2010
| Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.At 10:00am, the Senate will debate the motion to proceed to H.J.Res 39, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under a unanimous consent agreement, there will be 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 12:00 noon), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 39. Under the agreement reached, if the motion to proceed is agreed to there would be 1 hour for debate on the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on passage.
If the motion to proceed is defeated, the Senate will immediately resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution, post-cloture. By consent any time during the adjournment, recess, period of morning business, or with respect to S.J.Res. 30 will count post-cloture. We are working on an agreement to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement on the CR is reached. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution. This morning, Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass the following bills and Senator Coburn objected to each request. – H.R.388, Crane Conservation Act of 2009; The Senate has locked in an agreement that will allow us to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tonight. The only amendments in order to the CR will be the following: – Inouye substitute amendment (text of the CR) Debate on the bill will be limited to 2 hours, equally divided. Debate on each amendment is limited to 30 minutes, equally divided. Upon the use or yielding back of all time, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the amendments to the substitute in the order in which they were offered. Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold. Upon disposition of the amendments, the substitute will be agreed to, and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. No budget points of order are in order to the bill or substitute. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote and any vote after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration. The Senate began consideration of the CR at approximately 4:50pm. If all time is used, there would be up to 3 roll call votes around 7:50pm. There is a chance that some of the time may be yielded back. Senator Reid filed cloture on the motions to proceed to the following bills: – S.3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010; |
| Votes: 244: Enzi Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res 39, a Joint Resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Not Agreed To: 40-59.245: Thune amendment #4676: (5% cut) Not Agreed To: 48-51 246: DeMint amendment #246: (extend CR until February 4, 2011); 247: Passage of H.R.3081, Continuing Resolution; 248: Adoption of S.Con.Res.321, Adjournment Resolution; |
| Unanimous Consent: Concurred in House Amendments with amendments with respect to H.R.3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011. S.3774, a bill to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008. H.R.6200, WIPA and PABSS Extension Act of 2010 H.R.1061, Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act (with Cantwell amendment) S.2847, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act) (with Whitehouse amendment) H.R.4543, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the “Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building”. H.R.5341, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”. H.R.5390, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13301 Smith Road in Cleveland, Ohio, as the “David John Donafee Post Office Building”. H.R.5450, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the “Tom Bradley Post Office Building”. S.685, Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009 (with substitute amendment) S.3794, Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2010 H.R.1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (with substitute amendment) House Message with respect to S.3397, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (concurred in House Message) S.Res.278, a resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate. S.Res.573, a resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes. S.Con.Res.52, a concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians (with technical amendment). S.Con.Res.72, a concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program. H.Con.Res.319, recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. S.Con.Res.74, honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States. S.Res.667, a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization; S.Res.668, a resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the “National Day on Writing”; S.Res.669, a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010; S.Res.670, a resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as “National Veterans History Project Week”; S.Res671, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010; and S.Res672, a resolution designating October 9, 2010, as “National Chess Day”Executive Calendar Cal # 500 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp Cal # 501 – Gloria Valencia-Weber – Legal Services Corp Cal # 810 – Raul Yzguierre – Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Cal #1009 – Sarah Raskin – Member Board of Governors – Federal Reserve Cal #1010-1011 – Janet Yellen – Member/Chair Board of Governors Federal Reserve Cal # 1054 – Anne M. Harrington – Deputy Administrator Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Cal #1102 – Joseph Hogsett – US Attorney for Southern District of IN Cal #1103 – Michael Moore – US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Cal #1104 – Beverly Harvard – US Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia Cal #1105 – James Clark – US Marshal for the Western District of Kentucky Cal #1106 – Kenneth Runde – US Marshal for Northern District of Iowa Cal #1107 – Michael Bladel – US Marshal for Southern District of Iowa Cal # 1108 – Steve Linkick – Inspector General of the Housing Finance Agency Cal #1109 – Osvaldo Munet – Inspector General, Import Export Bank Cal #1110 – Edward Brehm – African Development Foundation Cal #1111 – Johnnie Carson – African Development Foundation Cal #1112 – Mimi Alemayehou – Overseas Private Investment Bank Cal #1113 – Duane Woeth – Council on Int’l Civil Aviation Cal #1115 – Alexander A. Arivizu – Ambassador for Albania Cal #1116 – Joseph Mussomeli – Ambassador for Slovenia Cal #1121 – William C. Killian – US Attorney for Eastern District of TN Cal #1122 – Robert O’Neill – US Attorney for Middle District of FL Cal #1123 – Albert Najera – US Marshal for Eastern District of CA Cal #1124 – William Sibert – US Marshal for Eastern District of MO Cal #1125 – Myron Sutton – US Marshal for Northern District of IN Cal #1126 – David Singer – US Marshal for Central District of CA Cal #1127 – Jeffrey Holt – US Marshal for Western District of TN Cal #1128 – Steven Stafford – US Marshal for Southern District of CA Cal #1129 – Mary Minow – National Museum and Library Sciences Board Cal #1130 – Subra Suresh – National Science Foundation Cal #1131 – Pamela Young-Holmes – National Council on Disability Cal #1132 – Harry Korrell – Legal Services Corp Board Cal #1133 – Joseph Pietryzk – Legal Services Corp Board Cal #1134 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp Board Cal #1140- 1170 Military Promotions Cal #1171 – David Buckley – Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency Cal #1172 – Maria Raffinan – Associate Justice, D.C. Superior Court Discharged from Committee and Confirmed PN832 – Kevin Concannon – Commodity Credit Corp Board PN1499 – Michael Ormsby – US Attorney for Eastern District of WA PN2091 – Nancy Lindborg – USAID PN1952 – Robert Mikulak – US Ambassador, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Treaties Cal # 5 – Treaty with United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation Cal # 6 – Treaty with Australia Concerning Defense and Trade Cooperation (w/ DeMint Amdt.) Please note: The Senate will be in pro forma sessions until Nov. 12 so no nominations will be returned. |
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10amET September 29, 2010
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
- 1:04 A.M. –
The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 321. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.
12:59 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded further with one minute speeches.
to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the “Mount Stevens” and “Ted Stevens Icefield”, respectively
12:57 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:56 A.M. –
On passage Passed without objection. Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:55 A.M. –
Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
to transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code
12:50 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to without objection.
12:49 A.M. –
Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes
12:48 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:47 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:46 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:45 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry, to authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases, and for other purposes
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.
12:44 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women
12:43 A.M. –
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
12:42 A.M. –
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.
to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes
12:41 A.M. –
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:40 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes
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.
12:39 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health
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.
12:38 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed in the House amendment to the text of the bill with amendments; Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title of the bill.
to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia
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.
12:37 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election
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.
to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay
12:36 A.M. –
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.
expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:35 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the “Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building”
12:32 A.M. –
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.
12:31 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes
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.
congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:30 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History 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.
12:29 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the “George C. Marshall 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 voice vote.
Considered as unfinished business.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the “James M. ‘Jimmy’ Stewart Post Office Building”
12:28 A.M. –
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.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:27 A.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.
to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government
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.
12:26 A.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam
12:25 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 5 (Roll no. 565).
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
12:18 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 564).
11:59 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11:55 P.M. –
The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3774.
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
11:54 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3081.
11:53 P.M. –
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1682, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns
11:52 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): 296 – 129 (Roll no. 563).
11:44 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 – 82 (Roll no. 562).
11:38 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes
11:36 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 – 118 (Roll no. 561). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:30 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
11:29 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 191 (Roll no. 560).
11:23 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 186 (Roll no. 559).
11:15 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
11:14 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 558).
10:46 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1682, and motions to suspend the rules; all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
Considered as unfinished business.
providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes
10:45 P.M. –
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
10:08 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682 Considered as privileged matter.
10:07 P.M. –
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH CENTER – Pursuant to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Jane Luxton, McLean, Virginia. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD – Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, VA.
The House received a communication from John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), Mr. Boehner notified the House that he reappointed Thomas A. Fuentes of Lake Forest, California to the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors.
to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam
10:06 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.
9:46 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940. Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.
9:43 P.M. –
Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1682.
to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes
9:41 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.
8:58 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3729. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the “M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office”
8:57 P.M. –
WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES – Mr. Driehaus asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6014 which he had offered on September 28, 2010. Agreed to without objection.
to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
8:55 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 3219. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 321 and passed H.R. 3081 amended.
to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes
8:31 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3219. Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes
8:29 P.M. –
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.
8:20 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1132. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boucher moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes
8:19 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 voice vote.
8:06 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3397. Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Inslee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes
8:05 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.
7:53 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946. Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes
7:51 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.
On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.
Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items
7:50 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.
On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.
Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.
Considered by unanimous consent.
Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
7:44 P.M. –
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
6:31 P.M. –
DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701.
6:30 P.M. –
Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.
6:26 P.M. –
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that an Executive Order was issued with respect to the national emergency declared in response to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-147).
to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes
6:25 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 336 – 82 (Roll no. 557). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:19 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential
6:18 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 motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 10 (Roll no. 556).
6:08 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes
6:07 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): 325 – 98 (Roll no. 555).
5:58 P.M. –
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.
to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes
5:57 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 recorded vote: 348 – 79 (Roll no. 554).
5:22 P.M. –
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4:06 P.M. –
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2378, as amended.
4:04 P.M. –
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.
calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
4:02 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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 1 (Roll no. 553).
3:54 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes
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): 358 – 66 (Roll no. 552).
3:46 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website
3:45 P.M. –
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 551). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3:37 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business. 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.
to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes
3:36 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 – 160 (Roll no. 550).
3:28 P.M. –
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 244 (Roll no. 549).
3:01 P.M. –
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
2:52 P.M. –
DEBATE – Mr. Waxman reserved a point of order against the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to repeal specified spending provisions in patient protection and affordable care.
2:28 P.M. –
Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:08 P.M. –
DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 847, as amended.
1:07 P.M. –
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.
1:06 P.M. –
Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1561.
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
1:05 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 548).
12:56 P.M. –
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 547).
12:48 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
12:47 P.M. –
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of ordering the previous question to H.Res. 1674 and agreeing to the resolution which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
providing for a conditional adjourment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 – 209 (Roll no. 546).
12:21 P.M. –
Considered as privileged matter.
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
12:20 P.M. –
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1674, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
12:15 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1674.
12:14 P.M. –
On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 – 409, 1 Present (Roll no. 545).
11:42 A.M. –
Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes
10:38 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1674 Considered as privileged matter.
10:19 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.
10:18 A.M. –
Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1674.
10:08 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
10:06 A.M. –
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10:04 A.M. –
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:02 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Moore, Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.
10:00 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day
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