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The Senate is not meeting on 11/16 but convenes on 11/17

As a reminder, on Wednesday, September 29, Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the following bills:
– S.3815, the Promoting National Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
– S.3772, The Paycheck Fairness Act; and
– S.510, The FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act.

Senators should expect the next roll call vote to occur at a time to be determined on Wednesday, November 17, 2010.

The first vote of the week will be on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3815, the Promoting National Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 12:30pmET November 16, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 16, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

5:56 P.M. –

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

5:55 P.M. –

Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Jones be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 18. Mr. Poe of TX requested that Mr. Jones be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on November 17.

H. Con. Res. 329:: recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

5:54 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.

5:45 P.M. –

Considered under suspension of the rules. DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 329.

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

H. Res. 1715:: congratulating Joe Paterno on his 400th win as Penn State Nittany Lions football head coach

5:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1715. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

. H. Res. 1655:

expressing support for designation of October as “National Farm to School Month”

5:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1655.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1641:

celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid

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.

5:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1641.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1428:

recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the City of New York

5:14 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): 401 – 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 571).

5:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

5:06 P.M. –

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from Indiana, the whole number of the House is 434.

5:01 P.M. –

The Dean of the Indiana delegation, Representative Dan Burton, addressed the House and introduced Representative Marlin Stutzman, Third District, Indiana.

5:00 P.M. –

ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Marlin A. Stutzman from the Third Congressional District, State of Indiana, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Todd Rokita, Secretary of State, State of Indiana, indicating that based on the unofficial results of the election held on November 2, 2010, the Honorable Marlin A. Stutzman was elected Representative in Congress for the Third Congressional District, State of Indiana.

H. Res. 1475:

congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary

4:59 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): (Roll No. 570).

4:51 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 716:

recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes

4:50 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): (Roll No. 569).

H. Res. 716:

recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes

4:20 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Roll Call 569 – 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.

Considered as unfinished business.

4:19 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1652:

expressing support for designation of the month of October 2010 as National Principals Month

4:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1652.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1654:

expressing support for designation of the week of October 24, 2010, as “Undergraduate Research Week”

4:11 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.

4:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1654.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1714:

congratulating the engineers, scientists, psychologists, and staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for helping to successfully rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners from a collapsed mine near Copiapo, Chile

4:00 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.

3:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1714.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6399:

to improve certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes

3:50 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.

3:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6399.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6387:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 337 West Clark Street in Eureka, California, as the “Sam Sacco Post Office Building”

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.

3:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6387.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6237:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1351 2nd Street in Napa, California, as the “Tom Kongsgaard Post Office Building”

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.

3:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6237.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1494:

congratulating the champion, finalists, and all other participants in the 83rd Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee

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.

3:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1494.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3567:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Broadway in Lynbrook, New York, as the “Navy Corpsman Jeffrey L. Wiener Post Office Building”

3:24 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 S. 3567.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5367:

to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise certain administrative authorities of the District of Columbia courts, and to authorize the District of Columbia Public Defender Service to provide professional liability insurance for officers and employees of the Service for claims relating to services furnished within the scope of employment with the Service

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.

3:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5367.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6278:

to amend the National Children’s Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of Columbia, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6278.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5702:

to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reduce the waiting period for holding special elections to fill vacancies in the membership of the Council of 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.

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

H.R. 5702:

to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reduce the waiting period for holding special elections to fill vacancies in the membership of the Council of the District of Columbia

2:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5702.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5655:

to designate the Little River Branch facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 NE 84th Street in Miami, Florida, as the “Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Post Office”

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

2:56 P.M. –

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

2:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5655.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1529:

commending Bob Sheppard for his long and respected career as the public-address announcer for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants

2:49 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.

2:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1529.

2:39 P.M. –

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5758:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Government Center in Fall River, Massachusetts, as the “Sergeant Robert Barrett Post Office Building”

2:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5758.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1428:

2:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1428.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1475:

congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary

2:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1475.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

2:11 P.M. –

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

2:03 P.M. –

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

2:02 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Fleming 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.

2:00 P.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 November 16.

12:43 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:32 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

12:31 P.M. –

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

12:30 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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Our next fight: DREAM Act now

11/15/2010 Nativegrl77

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Pass the DREAM Act
We’ve waited long enough

We always knew that our fight didn’t begin – or end – on Election Day.

Two weeks ago, we stood up all over the country for what we believed in. We showed Congress where we stood, and how powerful we are. Now it’s time to remind them of what we want.

Before the election, Harry Reid promised that he would put the DREAM Act up for a vote before the end of the year. Nancy Pelosi wants that vote to happen. It’s up to us to show Reid and the rest of the Senate that our movement isn’t going to wait.

Click here to send a fax to leaders in Congress:

We have waited long enough to reform our broken immigration system. Pass the DREAM Act during the lame duck session this year.

Passing the DREAM Act would be a clear sign from Congress that they’re willing to work with us moving forward. It’s time to stand together and show the policymakers in DC what we’re made of.

Thank you,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America

We’re fighting to fix our broken immigration system, but we can’t win without you!
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What’s next?

09/22/2010 Nativegrl77

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TAKE ACTION

Are you ready for Election Day? Get registered and register your friends

On Tuesday, the Senate had the opportunity to move forward on the DREAM Act as part of the defense authorization bill. Instead, Senate Republicans blocked the debate from even starting. Not a single Republican senator was willing to stand up for the DREAM Act.

You worked hard to get us to this point. You’ve sent tens of thousands of faxes to your senators on the DREAM Act. This week alone, you’ve made over 43,000 calls into Congress to tell them to support the DREAM Act as a step towards comprehensive immigration reform. Your power got us to this point. This fight isn’t over, and it’s thanks to you that we’ve gotten this far.

Now we know who’s standing with us – and more importantly, we know who’s standing against us.

The senators who stood in the way of the DREAM Act and immigration reform this week have shown that they’re not willing to work with us. It’s time for us to show them where we’ll be standing this Election Day.

Make your voice heard on Election Day.

It’s important that everyone who can vote shows up to the polls on November 2nd. It’s the best way for us to show the politicians and bureaucrats the power of our movement. Some of them recognize our power and have stood up for what’s right. And some have decided they want to ignore us. This Election Day, we must show them all what we’re capable of by turning out to vote in record numbers. Only when they see us voting will they hear our voices.

Click here to make sure you’re ready to vote on November 2nd.

Thank you,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America

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Fight for the DREAM Act

09/20/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate is about to vote on the DREAM Act — the legislation that offers undocumented children, who are American in every way but their papers, a fair chance at a future.

Young people who are willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces would be able to contribute their talents to this country and earn the rights that come with being an American.

President Obama has supported this bipartisan bill for years — he even sponsored it when he was in the Senate — and he’s ready to go all in with us to see the DREAM Act passed.

But a group of Republican lawmakers is threatening to block this legislation. They’re led by people like Sen. Jon Kyl, who has called the proposal “a mistake,” and Rep. Lamar Smith, who has said, “The DREAM Act is a nightmare for the American people.”

Mitch McConnell — the GOP leader in the Senate — has the ability to ensure that the DREAM Act gets a vote. Will you ask Mitch McConnell to support the DREAM Act?

Call his office now: (202) 224-2541.

We know the immigration debate can be contentious, but this a point on which the American people agree: It’s time to stop punishing innocent young people for the actions of their parents. Those who are willing to work hard for an education or serve their country deserve a shot at earning American citizenship.

The DREAM Act has incredible support: I’ve seen research that shows 70 percent of the voters in this country would like to see it become law — and both parties have backed it in the past.

We can’t let a group of Republicans hijack this process now, and together, we can ensure they won’t.

Tell Sen. McConnell to support the DREAM Act: (202) 224-2541.

Thanks,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

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The first vote on the DREAM Act is TOMORROW

09/20/2010 Nativegrl77

TAKE ACTION

Click to call your Senator right now and ask them to support the DREAM Act! We need to make sure every Senator hears from us before tomorrow’s vote.

pass the dream act!

Tomorrow, the Senate will decide whether or not the DREAM Act will move forward. President Obama said that it’s time for Congress to act and he supports the legislation^[1] .

This is the most critical moment in the fight for comprehensive immigration reform to this point. Passing the DREAM Act this week will be a sign that Congress is serious about fixing our broken system once and for all. And we need to do everything we can to make sure that happens.

You have already sent a fax to your Senators, asking them to support the DREAM Act, but now, they need to hear from you personally!

Click here to call Congress and say YES to DREAMs.

As you read this, our opposition is flooding Congress with calls in their attempt to block any legislation that might benefit immigrants. We have to be sure that our voices are louder than theirs. We have to be sure that Congress hears from those of us who stand on the side of justice for ALL.

The DREAM Act will allow students who are undocumented to attend college or join the military. That’s why it’s an amendment to the defense reauthorization bill – giving young people the chance to serve. But there are still senators who need to hear from us.

Click here to call the Senate to pass the DREAM Act as a step toward comprehensive reform.

We’re closer than ever to getting the comprehensive reform we need, but it won’t happen without doing everything we can.

Thank you,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America

P.S. – And don’t forget to have your friends call in to Congress (English: 866-996-5161 or Spanish: 866-961-4293) to demand reform, tweet it, and share it on Facebook! We need to make sure every Senator hears from us before tomorrow’s vote!

^[1]Remarks of President Obama at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Dinner