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Hours ago, we shattered our By the People Fund goal. We’ve received more than 3 million grassroots donations to fund our work this fall.

We hit the mark a month early, and now have an incredible opportunity to expand the ambitious Vote 2010 plan we built together earlier this year.

But tomorrow, September 30th, marks a critical deadline. We’ll close the books on the quarterly fundraising numbers we have to report to the FEC and the national media.

And Thursday, at midnight, we’ll be finalizing much of our Vote 2010 budget. We’ll have to make tough decisions about which races we’ll be able to play a role in. What you do between now and tomorrow night will determine the impact we have on tight races across the country.

Can you donate $5 today to help us go big?

Right now, supporters in Seattle and around the country are helping to change the story of the 2010 election: the millions of phone calls you make, the numbers of voters you’re talking to, the more than 25,000 supporters who rallied last night with the President in Wisconsin — larger than any rally in Wisconsin during the presidential campaign.

How we do in the final days of this quarter will determine if we can keep telling that story.

Chip in $5 before tomorrow’s deadline — and help show the momentum we’re building:

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Thanks,

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Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

Black History

Wednesday -Congress 9/29


The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET September 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 10:00am with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.At 10:00am, the Senate will debate the motion to proceed to H.J.Res 39, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Under a unanimous consent agreement, there will be 2 hours for debate equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees. Upon the use or yielding back of time (approximately 12:00 noon), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res. 39. Under the agreement reached, if the motion to proceed is agreed to there would be 1 hour for debate on the joint resolution of disapproval prior to a vote on passage.

If the motion to proceed is defeated, the Senate will immediately resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution, post-cloture. By consent any time during the adjournment, recess, period of morning business, or with respect to S.J.Res. 30 will count post-cloture.

We are working on an agreement to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. Senators will be notified when any agreement on the CR is reached.

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

At 2:15pm, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the Continuing Resolution.

This morning, Senator Reid asked unanimous consent that the Senate take up and pass the following bills and Senator Coburn objected to each request.

– H.R.388, Crane Conservation Act of 2009;
– S.859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009;
– S.529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009;
– S.850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009; and
– S.1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, with committee reported substitute amendment.

The Senate has locked in an agreement that will allow us to complete action on the Continuing Resolution tonight.

The only amendments in order to the CR will be the following:

– Inouye substitute amendment (text of the CR)
– DeMint amendment re: extend the length of the CR
– Thune amendment re: reduce spending level (this amendment is not subject to division)

Debate on the bill will be limited to 2 hours, equally divided.

Debate on each amendment is limited to 30 minutes, equally divided.

Upon the use or yielding back of all time, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the amendments to the substitute in the order in which they were offered. Each amendment is subject to a 60-affirmative vote threshold.

Upon disposition of the amendments, the substitute will be agreed to, and the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended.

No budget points of order are in order to the bill or substitute. There will be 2 minutes for debate prior to each vote and any vote after the first vote will be 10 minutes in duration.

The Senate began consideration of the CR at approximately 4:50pm. If all time is used, there would be up to 3 roll call votes around 7:50pm. There is a chance that some of the time may be yielded back.

Senator Reid filed cloture on the motions to proceed to the following bills:

– S.3815, Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles Act of 2010;
– S.3772, Paycheck Fairness Act; and
– S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.
Votes:
244: Enzi Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res 39, a Joint Resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
Not Agreed To: 40-59.245: Thune amendment #4676: (5% cut)
Not Agreed To: 48-51

246: DeMint amendment #246: (extend CR until February 4, 2011);
Not Agreed To: 39-60

247: Passage of H.R.3081, Continuing Resolution;
Passed: 69-30

248: Adoption of S.Con.Res.321, Adjournment Resolution;
Adopted: 54-39
Unanimous Consent:
Concurred in House Amendments with amendments with respect to H.R.3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011.
S.3774, a bill to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008.
H.R.6200, WIPA and PABSS Extension Act of 2010
H.R.1061, Hoh Indian Tribe Safe Homelands Act (with Cantwell amendment)
S.2847, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act) (with Whitehouse amendment)
H.R.4543, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4285 Payne Avenue in San Jose, California, as the “Anthony J. Cortese Post Office Building”.
H.R.5341, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Orndorf Drive in Brighton, Michigan, as the “Joyce Rogers Post Office Building”.
H.R.5390, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13301 Smith Road in Cleveland, Ohio, as the “David John Donafee Post Office Building”.
H.R.5450, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3894 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the “Tom Bradley Post Office Building”.
S.685, Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2009 (with substitute amendment)
S.3794, Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2010
H.R.1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2010 (with substitute amendment)
House Message with respect to S.3397, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 (concurred in House Message)
S.Res.278, a resolution honoring the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States Senate.
S.Res.573, a resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes.
S.Con.Res.52, a concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians (with technical amendment).
S.Con.Res.72, a concurrent resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.
H.Con.Res.319, recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
S.Con.Res.74, honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
S.Res.667, a resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Coastal States Organization;
S.Res.668, a resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the “National Day on Writing”;
S.Res.669, a resolution recognizing Filipino American History Month in October 2010;
S.Res.670, a resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as “National Veterans History Project Week”;
S.Res671, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2010; and
S.Res672, a resolution designating October 9, 2010, as “National Chess Day”Executive Calendar
Cal # 500 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 501 – Gloria Valencia-Weber – Legal Services Corp
Cal # 810 – Raul Yzguierre – Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Cal #1009 – Sarah Raskin – Member Board of Governors – Federal Reserve
Cal #1010-1011 – Janet Yellen – Member/Chair Board of Governors Federal Reserve
Cal # 1054 – Anne M. Harrington – Deputy Administrator Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Cal #1102 – Joseph Hogsett – US Attorney for Southern District of IN
Cal #1103 – Michael Moore – US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia
Cal #1104 – Beverly Harvard – US Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia
Cal #1105 – James Clark – US Marshal for the Western District of Kentucky
Cal #1106 – Kenneth Runde – US Marshal for Northern District of Iowa
Cal #1107 – Michael Bladel – US Marshal for Southern District of Iowa
Cal # 1108 – Steve Linkick – Inspector General of the Housing Finance Agency
Cal #1109 – Osvaldo Munet – Inspector General, Import Export Bank
Cal #1110 – Edward Brehm – African Development Foundation
Cal #1111 – Johnnie Carson – African Development Foundation
Cal #1112 – Mimi Alemayehou – Overseas Private Investment Bank
Cal #1113 – Duane Woeth – Council on Int’l Civil Aviation
Cal #1115 – Alexander A. Arivizu – Ambassador for Albania
Cal #1116 – Joseph Mussomeli – Ambassador for Slovenia
Cal #1121 – William C. Killian – US Attorney for Eastern District of TN
Cal #1122 – Robert O’Neill – US Attorney for Middle District of FL
Cal #1123 – Albert Najera – US Marshal for Eastern District of CA
Cal #1124 – William Sibert – US Marshal for Eastern District of MO
Cal #1125 – Myron Sutton – US Marshal for Northern District of IN
Cal #1126 – David Singer – US Marshal for Central District of CA
Cal #1127 – Jeffrey Holt – US Marshal for Western District of TN
Cal #1128 – Steven Stafford – US Marshal for Southern District of CA
Cal #1129 – Mary Minow – National Museum and Library Sciences Board
Cal #1130 – Subra Suresh – National Science Foundation
Cal #1131 – Pamela Young-Holmes – National Council on Disability
Cal #1132 – Harry Korrell – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1133 – Joseph Pietryzk – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1134 – Julie Reiskin – Legal Services Corp Board
Cal #1140- 1170 Military Promotions
Cal #1171 – David Buckley – Inspector General, Central Intelligence Agency
Cal #1172 – Maria Raffinan – Associate Justice, D.C. Superior Court

Discharged from Committee and Confirmed

PN832 – Kevin Concannon – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN833 – Kathleen Merrigan – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN 834 – James Miller – Commodity Credit Corp Board
PN836 – Dallas Tonsager – Commodity Credit Corp Board

PN1499 – Michael Ormsby – US Attorney for Eastern District of WA
PN1976 – Mark Green – US Attorney for Eastern District of OK
PN2071 – Paul Thielen – US Marshal for District of SD

PN2091 – Nancy Lindborg – USAID
PN2098 – Donald Steinberg – USAID
PN2128 – Cameron Munter – US Ambassador to Pakistan

PN1952 – Robert Mikulak – US Ambassador, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
PN1988 – Kristie Kenney – Ambassador to Thailand
PN1989 – Jo Ellen Powell – Ambassador to Mauritania
PN1991 – Mark Boulware – Ambassador to Chad
PN1992 – Christopher McMullen – Ambassador to Angola
PN1994 – Wanda Nesbitt – Ambassador to Namibia
PN1995 – Karen Steward – Ambassador to Lao People’s Republic
PN2129 – Pamela White – Ambassador to Gambia

Treaties
Cal # 2 – Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Family Maintenance

Cal # 5 – Treaty with United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation

Cal # 6 – Treaty with Australia Concerning Defense and Trade Cooperation (w/ DeMint Amdt.)

Please note: The Senate will be in pro forma sessions until Nov. 12 so no nominations will be returned.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10amET September 29, 2010

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

1:04 A.M. –

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 321. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 15, 2010. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Engel moved that the House do now adjourn.

12:59 A.M. –

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

S. 3802:

to designate a mountain and icefield in the State of Alaska as the “Mount Stevens” and “Ted Stevens Icefield”, respectively

12:57 A.M. –

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

12:56 A.M. –

On passage Passed without objection. Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 3619:

to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

12:55 A.M. –

Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.

S. 1510:

to transfer statutory entitlements to pay and hours of work authorized by the District of Columbia Code for current members of the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from the District of Columbia Code to the United States Code

12:50 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to without objection.

12:49 A.M. –

Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment.

H.R. 1210:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes

12:48 A.M. –

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

12:47 A.M. –

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

H.R. 5462:

to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program

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

12:46 A.M. –

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

H.R. 2941:

to reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers

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

12:45 A.M. –

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

H.R. 1230:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry, to authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases, and for other purposes

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

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

12:44 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2408:

to expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to scleroderma, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1032:

to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women

12:43 A.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3751:

to amend the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005

12:42 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1347:

to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and implementation of concussion management guidelines with respect to school-aged children, and for other purposes

12:41 A.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2818:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a drug-free workplace information clearinghouse, to support residential methamphetamine treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women, to improve the prevention and treatment of methamphetamine addiction, and for other purposes

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

12:40 A.M. –

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

H.R. 5354:

to establish an Advisory Committee on Gestational Diabetes, to provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes, and for other purposes

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

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

12:39 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2999:

to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:38 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed in the House amendment to the text of the bill with amendments; Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title of the bill.

H.R. 758:

to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of pediatric research consortia

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:37 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3196:

to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3243:

to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay

12:36 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1603:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month

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

12:35 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1617:

supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces

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

12:34 A.M. –

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

12:33 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6118:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the “Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building”

12:32 A.M. –

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

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

12:31 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1479:

supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1546:

congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship

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

12:30 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1442:

supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

12:29 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5605:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the “George C. Marshall Post Office”

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5606:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the “James M. ‘Jimmy’ Stewart Post Office Building”

12:28 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4602:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”

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

12:27 A.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2853:

to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

12:26 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

12:25 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 5 (Roll no. 565).

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

12:18 A.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 – 194 (Roll no. 564).

11:59 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:55 P.M. –

The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3081. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3774.

H.R. 3081:

making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:54 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to agree in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3081.

11:53 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1682, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 512:

to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit certain State election administration officials from actively participating in electoral campaigns

11:52 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 296 – 129 (Roll no. 563).

11:44 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 – 82 (Roll no. 562).

11:38 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

11:36 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 304 – 118 (Roll no. 561). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

11:30 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

11:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 – 191 (Roll no. 560).

11:23 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 – 186 (Roll no. 559).

11:15 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

11:14 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 – 181 (Roll no. 558).

10:46 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 1682, and motions to suspend the rules; all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1682:

providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill ( H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes

10:45 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

10:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682 Considered as privileged matter.

10:07 P.M. –

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL URBAN AIR TOXICS RESEARCH CENTER – Pursuant to Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Ms. Jane Luxton, McLean, Virginia. THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY BOARD – Pursuant to Section 703 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903), and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, VA.

The House received a communication from John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. 15344), Mr. Boehner notified the House that he reappointed Thomas A. Fuentes of Lake Forest, California to the Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors.

H.R. 3940:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam

10:06 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

9:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3940. Mr. Miller, George moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.

9:43 P.M. –

Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1682.

S. 3729:

to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and for other purposes

9:41 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

8:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3729. Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6014:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the “M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office”

8:57 P.M. –

WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES – Mr. Driehaus asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6014 which he had offered on September 28, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

8:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 3219. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 321 and passed H.R. 3081 amended.

H.R. 3219:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, and for other purposes

8:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 3219. Mr. Filner moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

S. 1132:

to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes

8:29 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

8:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1132. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3397:

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

8:19 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

8:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3397. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 946:

to enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing that Government documents issued to the public must be written clearly, and for other purposes

8:05 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

7:53 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 946. Mr. Clay moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 6166:

to authorize the production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes

7:51 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 6162:

to provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items

7:50 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Watt amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Mr. Watt.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Watt asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 2701:

to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

7:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701, the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701.

6:30 P.M. –

Mr. Reyes moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

6:26 P.M. –

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification that an Executive Order was issued with respect to the national emergency declared in response to the actions and policies of the Government of Iran. – referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-147).

H.R. 3421:

to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes

6:25 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 336 – 82 (Roll no. 557). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

6:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4072:

to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential

6:18 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 10 (Roll no. 556).

6:08 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6160:

to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes

6:07 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 325 – 98 (Roll no. 555).

5:58 P.M. –

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

H.R. 2378:

to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes

5:57 P.M. –

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 348 – 79 (Roll no. 554).

5:22 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2378, as amended.

4:04 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

H. Res. 1326:

calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

4:02 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 – 1 (Roll no. 553).

3:54 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5993:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 – 66 (Roll no. 552).

3:46 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 3685:

to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website

3:45 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 – 0 (Roll no. 551). Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

3:37 P.M. –

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

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

3:36 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 – 160 (Roll no. 550).

3:28 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 – 244 (Roll no. 549).

3:01 P.M. –

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

2:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – Mr. Waxman reserved a point of order against the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn. The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NY) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to repeal specified spending provisions in patient protection and affordable care.

2:28 P.M. –

Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1674, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 847, as amended.

1:07 P.M. –

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674.

1:06 P.M. –

Mr. Waxman filed a report from the Committee on Energy and Commerce on H. Res. 1561.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

1:05 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 183 (Roll no. 548).

12:56 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 – 183 (Roll no. 547).

12:48 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

12:47 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of ordering the previous question to H.Res. 1674 and agreeing to the resolution which were debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.

H. Con. Res. 321:

providing for a conditional adjourment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 – 209 (Roll no. 546).

12:21 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

12:20 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1674, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

12:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1674.

12:14 P.M. –

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 2 – 409, 1 Present (Roll no. 545).

11:42 A.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1674:

providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 847) to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes

10:38 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1674 Considered as privileged matter.

10:19 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House resumed one minute speeches.

10:18 A.M. –

Ms. Pingree (ME) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1674.

10:08 A.M. –

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

10:06 A.M. –

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

10:04 A.M. –

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

10:02 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Scott Moore, Doctoral Student, Erfurt, Germany.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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The Senate Convenes: 10:00amET September 28, 2010

Morning Business until 11:10am with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each therein, during which Senators may make tributes to the late Senator Ted Stevens.

At 11:10am, there will be 20 minutes of debate prior to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3816, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders or their designees.

At 11:30am, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3816. If cloture is not invoked, a second roll call vote will occur immediately on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution.

For the information of all Senators, former Senator Stevens will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Buses will depart the Senate steps at 12:15pm.

Votes:
242: Motion to Invoke cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act, Not Invoked: 53-45

243: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R.3081, the legislative vehicle for the continuing resolution;
Invoked: 84-14

Unanimous Consent:
Passed S.3751, Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010, with committee reported substitute amendment.

H.R.3689 Legislative Authority Extension for the Vietnam Memorial Visitor Center.

H.R.5566: Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010, with substitute amendment.

S.3243, the Anti-Border Corruption Act

S.3789, the Social Security Number Protection Act

H.R.3940, to amend PL 96-597 to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate political status public education programs for the peoples of the non-self-governing territories of the U.S. (with Bingaman Substitute amendment and title amendment)

H.R.1177 is the 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act.
H.R.3219, Veterans’ Insurance and Health Care Improvements Act., with Akaka substitute amendment which is the Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010 and a title amendment.

S.Res.469, a resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand.

S.Res.646, a resolution designating Thursday, November 18, 2010, as “Feed America Day”.

S.Res.652, a resolution honoring Mr. Alfred Lind for his dedicated service to the United States of America during World War II as a member of the Armed Forces and a prisoner of war, and for his tireless efforts on behalf of other members of the Armed Forces touched by war.

S.Res.653: Designating Oct. 30, 2010 as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers

S.Res.654: Designating December 18, 2010 as “Gold Star Wives Day”.

S.Res.655, a resolution designating November 2010 as “Stomach Cancer Awareness Month” and supporting efforts to educate the public about stomach cancer.

S.Res.656, a resolution expressing support for the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival.

S.Res.657, a resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Hoover Dam.

S.Res.658, a resolution designating the week beginning October 17, 2010 as “National Character Counts Week”.

S.Res.659, a resolution supporting “Lights on Afterschool”, a national celebration of afterschool programs.

S.Res.660, a resolution expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made by or in partnership with the people of the United States.

S.Res.661, Legal counsel representation

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET September 28, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

H.R. 1646:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids

8:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1646.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6016:

to provide for a GAO investigation and audit of the operations of the fund created by BP to compensate persons affected by the Gulf oil spill

8:12 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.

8:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6016.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3960:

to provide authority and sanction for the granting and issuance of programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments thereof, and for other purposes

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

8:06 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.

7:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3960.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3619:

to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes

7:57 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1665 the House agreed to the Senate amendment with amendments

H. Res. 1665:

The title of this measure is not available

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.

7:29 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1665.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3427:

to amend title 23, United States Code, to protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay to play reform, and for other purposes

7:28 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.

7:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3427.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4714:

to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National Transportation Safety Board for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, and for other purposes

7:23 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 voice vote.

7:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4714.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6008:

to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure telephonic notice of certain incidents, and for other purposes

7:17 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.

7:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6008.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5591:

to designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the “Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower”

7:10 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.

7:08 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5591.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4387:

to designate the Federal building located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the “Winston E. Arnow Federal 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.

7:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4387.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1639:

recognizing the contributions of the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and for other purposes

7:05 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.

7:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1639.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3839:

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

7:02 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.

6:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3839.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4072:

to require that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential

6:51 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.

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4072.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1645:

expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week

6:50 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 voice vote.

6:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1645.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1637:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities, and support programs and practices designed to prevent and end domestic violence

6:45 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.

6:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1637.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1663:

supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

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

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

6:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1663.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6058:

to ensure that the housing assistance programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs are available to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have service-connected injuries and to survivors and dependents of veterans and members of the Armed Forces

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

6:20 P.M. –

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

6:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6058.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6191:

to amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to include certain construction and land development loans in the definition of small business lending

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.

6:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6191.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 3421:

to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes

6:08 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bachus 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.

5:57 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3421.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5458:

to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners with respect to student loans, and for other purposes

5:56 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.

5:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5458.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Adler (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H.R. 553:

to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland security and other information and to promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security and other information, and for other purposes

5:46 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.

5:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 553.

Ms. Harman moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 3980:

to provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes

5:36 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.

5:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3980.

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

H.R. 4168:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the definition of cellulosic biofuel to include algae-based biofuel for purposes of the cellulosic biofuel producer credit and the special allowance for cellulosic biofuel plant property

5:30 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.

5:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4168.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4337:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain rules applicable to regulated investment companies, and for other purposes

5:11 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.

5:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4337.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6200:

to amend part A of title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for a 1-year extension of the authorizations for the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program

5:02 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.

5:00 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6200.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6160:

to develop a rare earth materials program, to amend the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980, and for other purposes

4:58 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

4:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6160.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

H. Res. 1421:

recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and the heroic actions of both the crew and those working at mission control in Houston, Texas, for bringing the three astronauts, Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert, home to Earth safely

4:43 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.

4:40 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1421.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1660:

expressing support for the goals and ideals of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., and for other purposes

4:39 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.

4:30 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1660.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1662:

expressing support for the 33 trapped Chilean miners following the Copiapo mining disaster and the Government of Chile as it works to rescue the miners and reunite them with their families

4:29 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.

4:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1662.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1661:

honoring the lives of the brave and selfless humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses who died in the tragic attack of August 5, 2010, in northern Afghanistan

4:26 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.

4:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1661.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1588:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda

4:18 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.

4:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1588.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1631:

calling for the protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom

4:06 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.

3:56 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1631.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1326:

calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custodial parent or to the original jurisdiction for a custody determination in the United States, to provide left-behind parents immediate access to their children, and to adopt without delay the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

3:55 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.

3:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1326.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3847:

to implement certain defense trade cooperation treaties, 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.

3:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3847.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3196:

to amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to provide that certain transition services shall be available to eligible candidates before the general election

3:18 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

3:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3196.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3243:

to amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay

3:14 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

3:10 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3243.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1603:

expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1603.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1617:

supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces

3:08 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

3:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1617.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6118:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the “Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building”

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

3:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6118.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1479:

supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes

3:01 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1479.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1546:

congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship

2:54 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:51 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1546.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1442:

supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

2:50 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:46 P.M. –

The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1442.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3751.

H. Res. 1442:

supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month

2:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1442.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6014:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the “M.R. ‘Bucky’ Walters Post Office”

2:40 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:37 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6014.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5605:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the “George C. Marshall Post Office”

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5605.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5606:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the “James M. ‘Jimmy’ Stewart Post Office Building”

2:26 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:19 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5606.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 4602:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”

2:18 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

2:14 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4602.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 2853:

to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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.

1:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2853.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5993:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for other purposes

1:57 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

1:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5993.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5630:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for qualifications for vocational rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation employment coordinators employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs

1:23 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.

1:21 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5630.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3787:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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.

1:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3787.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 3685:

to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website

1:15 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

1:07 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3685.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6132:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a transition program for new veterans, to improve the disability claim system, and for other purposes

1:06 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. 6132.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5360:

to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the standard of visual acuity required for eligibility for specially adapted housing assistance provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

12:58 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.

12:55 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5360.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 714:

to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes

12:54 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 amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

12:52 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 714.

Mrs. Christensen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

H. Res. 1636:

celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Hoover Dam

12:50 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 voice vote.

12:47 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1636.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1378:

condemning the theft from the Mojave National Preserve of the national Mojave Cross memorial honoring American soldiers who died in World War I

12:46 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.

12:44 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1378.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1630:

expressing support for National POW/MIA Recognition Day

12:43 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.

12:33 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1630.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 319:

recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009

12:32 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.

12:18 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 319.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1605:

recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women

12:17 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.

12:11 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1605.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

12:10 P.M. –

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

12:06 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with additional one minute speeches.

12:05 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 Senate on September 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 553 and H.R. 2701 with an amendment, H.R. 946 and H.R. 2092 with amendments, H.R. 3553, H.R. 3808, H.R. 2923, S. 1338, and S. 3802. The message further stated that the Senate concurred in the House amendment to the text of the bill with an amendment; Senate agrees to the House amendment to the title of the bill S. 1510 and that the Senate concurred in House amendments to the text and title of the bill S. 1510.

12:03 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 Senate on September 24, 2010 at 12:43 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 3839, S. 3196, and H.R. 6190. The message also announced appointments to the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, and Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board.

12:02 P.M. –

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

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3847.

12:01 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Skelton 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.

12:00 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Roy Bennett, Calvary Assembly of God Church, Jefferson City, Missouri

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.

10:45 A.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.

10:31 A.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

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

10:30 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day

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The Senate Convenes: 2pmET on this September 27, 2010

Morning business until 3pm with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar #578, S.3816, a bill to create American jobs and to prevent the offshoring of such jobs.

Senators should expect a live quorum at approximately 7pm on Monday.

Votes:
241: The motion to instruct the Sergeant At Arms to request the presence of absent senators; Agreed to: 48-25

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.553, the Reducing Over-Classification Act, with Lieberman amendment.

Passed H.R.946, the Plain Writing Act of 2010 w/ an Akaka amendment

Passed H.R.3553, the Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act of 2010.

Passed H.R.2092, the Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2009 w/ committee-reported amendments.

Passed S.1510, US Secret Service Uniformed Division Modernization Act w/ substitute amendment

Concurred in the House Message to accompany S.2868, the Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act of 2010.

Passed H.R.3808, the Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act of 2010.

Passed H.R.2701, Intelligence Authorization w/ Feinstein-Bond substitute amendment.

Passed S.1338, a bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs and for other purposes.

Passed S.3802, Mount Stevens and Ted Stevens Icefield Designation Act w/ a Murkowski substitute amendment.

Passed S.3847, a bill to implement certain defense trade cooperation treaties and for other purposes.

Passed H.R.2923, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act.

Adopted S.Res.618, designating October 2010 as “National Work and Family Month.”

Adopted S.Res.649, supporting the goals and ideals of “National Save for Retirement Week.”

Adopted S.Res.650, designating the week of October 24-October 31, 2010, as “National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.”

Adopted S.Res.651, recognizing the 20th anniversary of the designation of the month of September 1991 as “National Rice Month.”


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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:30amET September 28, 2010