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09/22/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 22, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4:00pm, with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. Following Leader remarks, the time until 10:00am will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The time from 10:00am to 4:00pm will be controlled in 30-minute alternating blocks of time.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3454, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.

Unanimous Consent:
S.3828, a bill to make technical corrections in the 21st century communications and accessibility act of 2010 and the amendments made by that Act.

H.R.4667, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2010

S.1448, a bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw, the Klamath Tribes, and the Burns Paiute Tribe to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land.

S.2906, a bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to modify a provision relating to leases involving certain Indian tribes.

H.R.3908, Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act

H.R.5682, a bill to improve the operation of certain facilities and programs of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

S.Res.623, A resolution commending the encouragement of interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by the entertainment industry, and for other purposes.

S.Res.638, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Small Business Development Center Network

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 2:00pmET September 22, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

6:55 P.M. –

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

6:54 P.M. –

Mr. Tiahrt requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 29: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min. Mr. Tiahrt requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 28: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

Mr. Tiahrt requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on September 24.

Mr. Tiahrt requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 23: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, Mr. Thompson of PA for 5 min, and Mr. Coffman of CO for 5 min.

6:44 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. Mr. Perlmutter filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1640.

H.R. 3470:

to authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes

6:43 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): 324 – 64 (Roll no. 533).

6:34 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5131:

to establish Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of Connecticut, and for other purposes

6:33 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 215 – 174 (Roll no. 532).

6:01 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:00 P.M. –

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.

H.R. 5809:

to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes

5:58 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5809. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1433:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month

5:47 P.M. –

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.

5:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1433. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 2781:

to change references in Federal law to mental retardation to references to an intellectual disability, and to change references to a mentally retarded individual to references to an individual with an intellectual disability

5:41 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.

5:36 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2781. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5710:

to amend and reauthorize the controlled substance monitoring program under section 399O of the Public Health Service Act

5:35 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.

5:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5710. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 1745:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers under section 330 of such Act

5:23 P.M. –

5:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1745. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2923:

to enhance the ability to combat methamphetamine

5:12 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.

5:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2923. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5756:

to amend title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to provide for grants and technical assistance to improve services rendered to children and adults with autism, and their families, and to expand the number of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disablities Education, Research, and Service

5:05 P.M. –

4:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5756. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3470:

to authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes

4:50 P.M. –

4:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3470. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3199:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training, and for other purposes

4:39 P.M. –

4:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3199. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6130:

to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to expand the permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities

4:21 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.

4:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6130. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5131:

to establish Coltsville National Historical Park in the State of Connecticut, and for other purposes

4:03 P.M. –

3:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5131. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 1454:

to provide for the issuance of a Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp

3:41 P.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 amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

3:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1454. Mrs. Christensen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

H. Res. 1508:

celebrating the 200th Anniversary of John James Audubon in Henderson, Kentucky

3:33 P.M. –

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.

3:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1508. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1503:

expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day, 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.

3:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1503. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Con. Res. 294:

commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway

3:21 P.M. –

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.

3:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 294. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5194:

to designate Mt. Andrea Lawrence, and for other purposes

3:18 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.

3:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5194. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5152:

to adjust the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to include the Wallis House and Harriston Hill, and for other purposes

3:15 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.

3:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5152. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4195:

to authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, 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.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4195. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5494:

to direct the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain properties to the District of Columbia

3:03 P.M. –

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:02 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

3:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5494. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 4823:

to establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area in the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, and for other purposes

2:59 P.M. –

2:48 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4823. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5110:

to modify the boundary of the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, and for other purposes

2:47 P.M. –

2:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5110. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5811:

to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe

2:34 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.

2:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5811. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4347:

to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:30 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4347. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2:26 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:00 p.m. today.

2:24 P.M. –

Mrs. Christensen asked unanimous consent That, the Speaker be authorized to entertain motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, relating to the following measures: S. 1674; H.R. 5307; H. Res. 1545; H. Res. 1560; H. Res. 1582; a bill to renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in state child welfare programs; and a bill 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. Agreed to without objection.

2:23 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 22, 2010, at 12:25p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 3814 and S. 3717

2:05 P.M. –

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. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 21, 2010, at 2:40p.m. stating that that body had passed without amendment H.R. 4505 and S. 624.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 16, 2010, at 4:39p.m. stating that that body had passed without amendment H.R. 6102.

2:03 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wamp 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.

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Douglas Fisher, Grace Church, Millbrook, New York The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

Black History

The Senate & The House in Session :Congress

09/15/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 15, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs bill, post-cloture. Time during any adjournment, recess, or period of morning business will count post-cloture.

The Senate will recess from 2:45pm until 3:30pm to accommodate members attending the September 11th Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the East Front Center steps of the Capitol.

The Majority Leader will continue to work with the Republicans on an agreement that would allow us to complete action on the Small Business Jobs bill. Senators will be notified when any agreement is reached and votes are scheduled.

Unanimous Consent:
S.Res.624, a resolution honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001.

S.Res.625, a resolution designating September 2010 as “National Preparedness Month”.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET September 15, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

5:11 P.M. –

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

5:09 P.M. –

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 22: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.

5:04 P.M. –

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

5:03 P.M. –

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1620.

H. Res. 1614:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform a vital role in providing for our Nation’s security and should be recognized for their service

5:02 P.M. –

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.

4:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1614.

4:48 P.M. –

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 4862:

to permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization, and for other purposes

4:46 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.

4:35 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4862.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1375:

recognizing the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

4:34 P.M. –

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.

4:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1375.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1473:

supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation

4:10 P.M. –

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.

4:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1473.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

4:04 P.M. –

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

4:03 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.

2:59 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1610:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 525).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2:51 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

2:50 P.M. –

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a Moment of Silence in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

H.R. 5366:

to require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

2:49 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 524).

2:42 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1522:

expressing support for designation of the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September as National Previvor Day

2:41 P.M. –

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): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 523).

2:35 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5873:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the “Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office”

2:34 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 522).

2:24 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2039:

to clarify the applicability of the Buy American Act to products purchased for the use of the legislative branch, to prohibit the application of any of the exceptions to the requirements of such Act to products bearing a Congressional seal, and for other purposes

2:23 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): 371 – 36 (Roll no. 521).

1:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:54 P.M. –

H. Res. 1583:

observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, remembering those lost in the storm and in the process of evacuation, recovery, and rebuilding; saluting the dedication of the volunteers who offered assistance in support of those affected by the storm, recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, commending the persistence of the people of the States of Louisiana and Texas following the second major hurricane to hit Louisiana that season, and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to restore and renew the Gulf Coast region

1:53 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 voice vote.

1:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1583.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

H.R. 5773:

to designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the “Robert M. Ball Federal Building”

1:39 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 voice vote.

1:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5773.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3562:

to designate the Federal building under construction at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the “Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building”

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.

1:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3562.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 5706:

to designate the facility of the Government Printing Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building”

1:20 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 voice vote.

1:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5651:

to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the “Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse”

1:13 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.

1:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5651.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5282:

to provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes

1:07 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 voice vote.

12:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5282.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1613:

expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010

12:56 P.M. –

12:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1613.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3519:

to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services, and for other purposes

12:37 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.

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3519.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3656:

to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to improve the reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products, and for other purposes

12:26 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.

12:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3656.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1612:

expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as “Constitution Day”

12:19 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

12:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1612.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5366:

to require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977

12:03 P.M. –

11:57 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1522:

expressing support for designation of the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September as National Previvor Day

11:56 A.M. –

11:36 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1522.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

S. 2868:

to provide increased access to the General Services Administration’s Schedules Program by the American Red Cross and State and local governments

11:35 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.

11:28 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2868.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5873:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the “Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office”

11:27 A.M. –

11:13 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5873.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1595:

recognizing the 50th anniversary of the passage of legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and gave millions of Americans new investment opportunities that helped them build a solid foundation for retirement security and has contributed to the overall strength of our economy

11:12 A.M. –

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.

11:02 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1595.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 3978:

to amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for other purposes

11:01 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 voice vote.

10:54 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3978.

Ms. Richardson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 3116:

to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring certain items directly related to the national security unless the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, and for other purposes

10:53 A.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.

10:39 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3116.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Richardson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2039:

10:37 A.M. –

10:27 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2039.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

10:22 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

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.

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko 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.

10:01 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Roderick Pearson, St. Mark Remnant Ministries, Central Islip, New York.

10:00 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable John A. Yarmuth to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress in the House …8/9/10

08/10/2010 Nativegrl77

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF AUGUST 9, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

7:10 P.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on August 10, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. McGovern moved that the House do now adjourn.

Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent That the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Price) may be recognized on the legislative day of Tuesday, August 10, 2010, to offer the resolution that he noticed on Thursday, July 29, 2010, without further notice under clause 2(a)(1) of rule 9. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1606.

The House received a communication from Sarah Gerber, Chamber Support Staff. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Gerber notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena for testimony issued by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia in connection with a criminal case now pending before that court and that after consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, she determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

7:09 P.M. –

7:07 P.M. –

7:06 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 6, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. stating that that body concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1586, passed S. 3611 and S. 3307, and passed H.R. 5875 with an amendment. The message also announced appointments to the Senate National Security Working Group. The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 5, 2010 at 10:58 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 5981, H.R. 5872, and H.R. 5283. The message also announced an appointment to the Board of Trustees of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development.

7:05 P.M. –

7:04 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Dreier to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

7:02 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Clete Kiley, Washington, DC.

7:01 P.M. –

NOTIFICATION OF REASSEMBLY – The Chair laid before the House the text of the formal notification sent to Members on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, of the reassembly of the House. The Speaker designated the Honorable Chellie Pingree to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

7:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

Black History

Congress in Session …Thursday debates/votes HR5297 small biz&jobs bill

07/29/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET July 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, Small Business Jobs bill. There will then be 1 hour for debate prior to a cloture vote on substitute amendment. The time prior to the vote will be equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees, with the final 10 minutes reserved for the two Leaders or their designees, with the Majority Leader controlling the final 5 minutes.

At approximately 10:45am (depending on how much Leader time is used), the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4519 (Substitute) to HR5297, Small Business Jobs.

The filing deadline for second degree amendments to Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4519 (Substitute) and the underlying bill is 10:00am tomorrow, Thursday, July 29.

221: Vote expected shortly on Cloture vote on the Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4519: (Substitute) to HR5297, Small Business Jobs. The filing deadline for second degree amendments to Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4519 (Substitute) and the underlying bill is 10:00am tomorrow, Thursday, July 29.

In a vote of 58-42 Republicans and a conservadem who say they want to help people get back to work, give small business the means to create jobs have again said one thing and voted against the People of the United States. They say small business needs to be helped because small business creates jobs … but Republicans lie and this is yet another example and now evidence of just what they have in mind for us … as Americans we should not only be outraged but use our voice to keep Republicans out of office. We need to vote for Politicians who have Americans best interest in mind and clearly it is not …NOT Republicans.

Tell your friends this Small biz/Jobs bill was paid for, not an addition to the deficit…this the Media failed to tell the public !!!!!

Votes:
221: Cloture vote on the Baucus-Landrieu amendment #4519: (Substitute) to HR5297, Small Business Jobs;
Not Invoked: 58-42

222: Motion to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to request the presence of absent senators; Agreed to: 70-23

Unanimous Consent:
S.258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act

H.R.1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act

H.R.5874, the US Patent and Trademark Office Supplemental Appropriations Act

S.Res.592, a resolution designating the week of September 13-19, 2010, as “Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week”

S.Res.601, a resolution to authorize testimony of Senate employees in a grand jury proceeding in the District of Columbia

H.Con.Res.308, conditional adjournment of the House

Confirmed Executive Calendar #1000, Sandra L. Storz, Director, Coast Guard Reserve

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 29, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

11:10 A.M. –

The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 30, 2010.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Chu moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1527:

congratulating the United States Men’s National Soccer Team for its inspiring performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

1:09 A.M. –

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.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1527.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.J. Res. 90:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as “Gospel Music Heritage Month” and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States

1:08 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:51 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 90.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

H.R. 2476:

to amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System land that are subject to ski area permits, and for other purposes

12:50 A.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.

12:43 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2476.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5414:

to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina, and for other purposes

12:40 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5414.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1566:

recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the pioneering of college students whose determination and nonviolent resistance led to the desegregation of lunch counters and places of public accommodation over a 5-year period

12:39 A.M. –

12:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House resumed debate on H. Res. 1566.

12:24 A.M. –

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1574.

H. Res. 1566:

12:16 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1566.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5320:

to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities; to encourage good financial and environmental management of water systems; to strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the requirements of the Act; to reduce lead in drinking water; to strengthen the endocrine disruptor screening program; and for other purposes

12:15 A.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.

12:01 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5320.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Markey (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5901:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in United States real property interests, and for other purposes

11:59 P.M. –

11:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5901.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

S. 3372:

to modify the date on which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels

11:49 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.

11:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3372.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5900:

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 airport improvement program project grant authority and to improve airline safety, and for other purposes

11:45 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.

11:05 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5900.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

11:04 P.M. –

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

H. Con. Res. 266:

expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

11:01 P.M. –

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.R. 5850:

making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 251 – 167 (Roll no. 499).

10:44 P.M. –

The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

10:43 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5850.

10:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 264 (Roll no. 498).

10:36 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 165 – 258 (Roll no. 497).

10:30 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 157 – 267 (Roll no. 496).

10:23 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 163 – 260 (Roll no. 495).

10:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Flake amendment Failed by recorded vote: 129 – 293 (Roll no. 494).

10:11 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Jordan (OH) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 159 – 265 (Roll no. 493).

10:03 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Neugebauer amendment Failed by recorded vote: 177 – 247 (Roll no. 492).

9:46 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

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

9:45 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 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 – 159 (Roll no. 491).

8:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 847.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

8:10 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.

H.R. 5850:

making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5850 as unfinished business.

8:09 P.M. –

On motion that the Committee now rise. Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Olver moved that the Committee now rise.

8:08 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

8:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake part B amendment No. 11.

7:59 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 11 printed in part B of House Report 111-578 to prohibit $150,000 from being made available for the construction of a children’s playground in the Municipality of Yauco, Puerto Rico and reduce the overall cost of the bill by the same amount.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake part B amendment No. 10.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in part B of House Report 111-578 to prohibit $1,000,000 from being made available for the restoration and improvements to the historical Darwin Martin House Home and complex in New York and reduce the overall cost of the bill by the same amount.

7:48 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake part B amendment No. 4.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in part B of House Report 111-578 to prohibit $1,000,000 from being made available for the downtown Tacoma streetscapes improvement project in Washington and reduce the overall cost of the bill by the same amount.

7:39 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:28 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake part B amendment No. 2

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 111-578 to prohibit $1,000,000 from being made available for the Blackstone River Bikeway in Rhode Island and reduce the overall cost of the bill by the same amount.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Flake amendment No. 20.

Amendment offered by Mr. Flake.

An amendment numbered 20 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce funding for Capital and Debt Service Grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for capital investments by $1,203,500,000.

7:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan (OH) amendment No. 18, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan (OH) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

7:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jordan (OH) amendment No. 18.

Amendment offered by Mr. Jordan (OH).

An amendment numbered 18 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce spending by $18,579,000,000 in order to reflect FY 2008 levels.

7:10 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment Failed by voice vote.

7:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick (AZ) amendment No. 17.

Amendment offered by Mrs. Kirkpatrick (AZ).

An amendment numbered 17 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to make an across the board cut of 5% from the base text of the bill. It would reduce the cost of the bill by $3.37 billion, bringing the total cost of the bill down to $64.03 billion.

7:02 P.M. –

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

7:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 16.

Amendment offered by Mr. Turner.

An amendment numbered 16 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to prevent funds in the bill from being used to prohibit the establishment of any occupancy preference for veterans in supporting housing for the elderly that is assistance by HUD and is located on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) property or is subject to an enhanced use lease with the VA.

7:00 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Braley (IA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Braley (IA) amendment No. 15.

Amendment offered by Mr. Braley (IA).

An amendment numbered 15 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to increase funding to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by $20 million and would offset this increase with a decrease of $20 million for non-personnel expenses within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of the CDBG funding increase is to provide CDBG disaster relief and recovery funds to assist communities in the Midwest affected by the flooding that occurred during July of 2010.

6:56 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Neugebauer amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Barton (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

6:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neugebauer amendment No. 14.

Amendment offered by Mr. Neugebauer.

An amendment numbered 14 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce spending in the bill by $10.52 billion. This amount represents the uncommitted funds from the $61.7 billion in 2009 stimulus funds that were appropriated for transportation and housing related program.

6:45 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Moore (WI) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:43 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) amendment No. 13.

Amendment offered by Ms. Moore (WI).

An amendment numbered 13 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to increase funding for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization by $100,000 and increase funding for the Minority Business Research Center’s outreach activities by $225,000 to help ensure that the small and disadvantaged business policies and goals of the Department are developed and implemented.

6:42 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Graves (MO) amendment Failed by voice vote.

6:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1569, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Graves (MO) amendment No. 12.

Amendment offered by Mr. Graves (MO).

An amendment numbered 12 printed in part A of House Report 111-578 to prohibit the Federal Aviation Administration from using funds in the Act to require a sponsor of a public general aviation airport to terminate existing residential through-the-fence agreements. or otherwise withhold funds from a sponsor of a general aviation airport, solely because the sponsor enters into a residential through-the-fence agreement.

6:26 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Culberson amendment Failed by recorded vote: 169 – 252 (Roll no. 490).

6:17 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Latham amendment Failed by recorded vote: 197 – 225 (Roll no. 489).

6:08 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Boehner amendment Failed by recorded vote: 206 – 217 (Roll no. 488).

5:40 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5893:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes

5:39 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to clause 2c of rule 19, the Chair postponed further proccedings on H.R. 5893 until a time to be announced.

5:38 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5893.

4:23 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568.

4:22 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notice stating that the national emergency declared with respect to the actions of certain persons to undermine the sovereignty of Lebanon or its democratic processes and institutions is to continue in effect beyond August 1, 2010. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-136).

4:07 P.M. –

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER A RESOLUTION – Mr. Price (GA) notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of the privileges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr. Price (GA) was recognized to notice the form of his proposed resolution.

H.R. 5850:

making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

On motion that the Committee rise. Agreed to by voice vote.

4:06 P.M. –

Mr. Olver moved that the Committee rise.

On agreeing to the Johnson, E. B. amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

4:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E.B Johnson (TX) amendment No. 11.

Amendment offered by Ms. Johnson, E. B..

An amendment numbered 11 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to increase by $10 million activities under Section 107, under the Community Development Grant program at HUD. Specifically additional funding would be requested for the HBCU Community Development Grant Program. Subsequently, reverse mortgages would be decreased by $10 million.

3:59 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Culberson demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Culberson amendment No. 10.

3:48 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Culberson.

An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce the bill’s funding level by $12.4 billion dollars, returning the bill to the FY2009 funding level. This is an 18% cut in the bill’s spending.

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

3:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 9.

3:43 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. DeFazio.

An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to prohibit any funds under the Act from being used to reallocate Federal highway formula funding for the livable communities program unless the program is first authorized by Congress.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Latham amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Latham demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

3:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latham amendment No. 8.

Amendment offered by Mr. Latham.

An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to cut $1.8 billion from specific accounts that were increased over and above the President’s request.

3:32 P.M. –

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

3:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perlmutter amendment No. 7.

Amendment offered by Mr. Perlmutter.

An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to strike $50 million in incentive grants to states to enact laws to make it a primary traffic violation for occupants to not use a seat belt.

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

3:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arcuri amendment No. 6.

Amendment offered by Mr. Arcuri.

An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce funding for the Office of Policy Development and Research within HUD by $2,978,450–resulting in a 2.5% reduction in funding below the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2010.

3:16 P.M. –

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

3:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur (OH) amendment No. 5.

Amendment offered by Ms. Kaptur.

An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to eliminate all travel funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

3:01 P.M. –

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

2:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boehner amendment No. 4.

Amendment offered by Mr. Boehner.

An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, Office of the Secretary, Salaries and Expenses, within the Department of Transportation by $1.6 million.

2:58 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the Boehner amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Boehner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

2:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boehner amendment No. 2.

Amendment offered by Mr. Boehner.

An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to reduce HUD’s Transformation Initiative (technical assistance and capacity building) by $40 million.

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

2:50 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1569, the Committee on the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boehner amendment No. 1.

2:49 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Boehner.

An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 111-578 to terminate the HUD program for doctoral dissertation research grants on housing and urban development issues.

1:55 P.M. –

GENERAL DEBATE – The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5850.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Vic Snyder to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1569 and Rule XVIII.

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5850 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI are waived.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1569.

H.R. 3040:

to prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors in the United States, to promote efforts to increase public awareness of the enormous impact that mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud have on seniors, to educate the public, seniors, their families, and their caregivers about how to identify and combat fraudulent activity, and for other purposes

1:54 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): 335 – 81 (Roll no. 487).

1:47 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1568:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes

1:46 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 – 182 (Roll no. 486).

1:39 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1569:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 5850) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 – 185 (Roll no. 485).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1:32 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 – 179 (Roll no. 484).

1:24 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:23 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1569, adoption of H.Res. 1568, and a motion to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Con. Res. 308:

providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 – 189 (Roll no. 483).

12:52 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Con. Res. 307:

providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

12:51 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1568:

12:50 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1568, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

11:45 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1568

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1569:

11:43 A.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of the debate on H. Res. 1569, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by 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 ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

10:48 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1569

Considered as privileged matter.

10:47 A.M. –

On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

10:46 A.M. –

At the conclusion of debate on the Flake point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.

10:31 A.M. –

POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION – Mr. Flake stated that the provisions of H. Res. 1569 violate section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 by imposing an unfunded mandate and made a point of order against the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the Chair noted that the required threshold of identifying the specific language in question had been met, and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?

10:30 A.M. –

By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Arcuri called up the resolution H. Res. 1569, and asked for its immediate consideration.

10:29 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1749.

10:04 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Ms. Ros-Lehtinen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

10:02 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Bruce Scott, Pentecostals of South Lake, Merrillville, Indiana

10:01 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Loretta Sanchez to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes: 10:00amET July 27, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each with the time until 12:30pm equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees. The Majority will control the first 30 minutes and the Republicans will control the next 30 minutes.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.

The republican Leader or this designees will control the time from 2:15pm until 2:30pm and the Majority Leader will control the remaining time until 2:45pm. At 2:45pm, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the consideration of S.3628, the DISCLOSE Act.
Votes:
220: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to proceed to the DISCLOSE Act (S.3628)
Not Invoked: 57-41

Unanimous Consent:
Adopted H.Con.Res.304, a concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R.725, the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2010.

Passed H.R.5610, Independent Living Centers Technical Adjustment Act (with Harkin technical amendment)

Passed H.R.4380, the United States Manufacturing Enhancement Act.

Passed H.R.5849, an Act to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act (to September 30, 2010).

Adopted S.Res.595, a resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2010, as “National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week”.

On Wednesday July 27, 2010 expect the following – the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, Small Business Jobs bill. Cloture was filed on the substitute amendment #4519 and the underlying bill and expect more votes

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JULY 27, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

41 P.M. –

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

H.R. 5827:

to amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate

7:39 P.M. –

7:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5827.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5662:

to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the offense of stalking

7:20 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.

7:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5662.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2780:

to correct and simplify the drafting of section 1752 (relating to restricted buildings or grounds) of title 18, United States Code

7:09 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.

7:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2780.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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

7:03 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.

6:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5281.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5143:

to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission

6:54 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.

6:34 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5143.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 2765:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services

6:33 P.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 amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

6:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to supend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2765.

Mr. Cohen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

6:22 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until July 28.

6:21 P.M. –

COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM – Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 USC 6431), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Nina Shea of Washington DC for a two-year term ending May 14, 2012, to succeed herself.

6:20 P.M. –

COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM – Pursuant to section 201(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 USC 6431), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Ted Van Der Meid of Rochester, NY for a two-year term ending May 14, 2012, to succeed Ms. Felice Gaer.

H.R. 4748:

to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes

6:18 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): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 475).

6:11 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4899:

making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

6:10 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 – 114 (Roll no. 474).

6:00 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinshed 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. Con. Res. 301:

directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 38 – 372, 4 Present (Roll no. 473).

5:32 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 301.

Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 301 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1556.

H. Res. 1366:

recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry

4:19 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): 411 – 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 472).

4:12 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5730:

to rescind earmarks for certain surface transportation projects

4:11 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 – 23 (Roll no. 471).

4:05 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1556:

providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution ( H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 – 196 (Roll no. 470).

3:32 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H.Res. 1556 and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

3:31 P.M. –

Mr. McGovern filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1559.

H. Res. 1556:

3:30 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

The previous question was ordered without objection.

2:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1556

Considered as privileged matter.

H.R. 4748:

to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes

2:43 P.M. –

2:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4748.

2:32 P.M. –

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 3040:

2:31 P.M. –

2:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3040.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5810:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes

2:11 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.

2:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5810.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 415:

to provide Capitol-flown flags to the immediate family of fire fighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers who are killed in the line of duty

1:55 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.

1:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 415.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5682:

to improve the operation of certain facilities and programs of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes

1:51 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.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5682.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5681:

to improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes

1:48 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.

1:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5681.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 5849:

to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes

1:44 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.

1:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5849.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 5138:

to protect children from sexual exploitation by mandating reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other registered sex offenders against minors intending to engage in international travel, providing advance notice of intended travel by high interest registered sex offenders outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, requesting foreign governments to notify the United States when a known child sex offender is seeking to enter the United States, and for other purposes

1:38 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.

1:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 5138.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 304 and passed H.R. 5610 amended.

H.R. 5138:

1:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5138.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1538:

condemning the July 11, 2010, terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda

1:11 P.M. –

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.

1:01 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1538.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 266:

expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

1:00 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Berkley 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.

12:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 266.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5825:

to review, update, and revise the factors to measure the severity, magnitude, and impact of a disaster and to evaluate the need for assistance to individuals and households

12:39 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.

12:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5825.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H. Res. 1366:

recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry

12:26 P.M. –

12:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1366.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1401:

expressing gratitude for the contributions that the air traffic controllers of the United States make to keep the traveling public safe and the airspace of the United States running efficiently, and for other purposes

12:15 P.M. –

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.

11:58 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1401.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 258:

congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for other purposes

11:57 A.M. –

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.

11:35 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 258.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H.R. 5730:

to rescind earmarks for certain surface transportation projects

11:34 A.M. –

11:20 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5730.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

11:19 A.M. –

Ms. Markey (CO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 4899:

making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:18 A.M. –

10:42 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to recede and concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4899.

Mr. Obey moved that the House suspend the rules and recede and concur in the Senate amendment.

10:41 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Poe of TX 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.

10:00 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 27.

9:13 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

9:02 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:01 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Tonko to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.