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Congress – Debates & Votes Tuesday 11/30

11/30/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate will Convene and resume debates and or votes 11/30 at 9amET

Following the prayer and pledge and any Leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, and immediately proceed to a series of up to 3 roll call votes. Those votes will in relation to the following items:

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697 (earmarks);
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694 (substitute); and
– Passage of S.510, as amended, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

Upon disposition of S.510, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 4:00pm to allow for the party caucus meetings.

When the Senate convenes at 4pm, Senator Dodd will be recognized to give his farewell speech

Votes:
255: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4697: (earmarks); Not Agreed to: 39-56

256: Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Coburn amendment #4694: (substitute); Not Agreed to: 36-62

257: Passage of S.510, as amended;
Passed: 73-25

There will be no further roll call votes during today’s session of the Senate.

Unanimous Consent:
S.3987, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act.

H.R.6162, Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010.

H.R.6166, the American Eagle Palladium Bullion Coin Act.

S. Res.690, a resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Mark Twain.

S. Res.691, a resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food and house wares during the holiday season for charitable purposes relating to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families.

S.3386, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (with a Rockefeller-Hutchison managers amendment)

Some of those who voted against S.510: Shelby,Sessions,McCain, Hutchins, Demint, Coker, Coburn, Thune, Bunning

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

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

8:49 P.M. –: SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
8:47 P.M. –: Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 3. Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 2.

Ms. Foxx requested that Mr. Franks of AZ be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on December 1.
8:44 P.M. –: The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting his determination that it is appropriate to exercise the statutory alternative plan authority under 5 U.S.C. 5304a to set alternative January 2011 locality pay rates – referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-156).
8:43 P.M. –: ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”
8:42 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.

H. Res. 1644:

expressing support for designation of a “National Veterans History Project Week”

8:23 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1644.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5953:

to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights

8:22 P.M. –

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

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

8:04 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5953.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1622:

honoring the historic contributions of veterans throughout all conflicts involving the United States

8:03 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.

7:58 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1622.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5866:

to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requiring the Secretary of Energy to carry out initiatives to advance innovation in nuclear energy technologies, to make nuclear energy systems more competitive, to increase efficiency and safety of civilian nuclear power, and for other purposes

7:57 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.

7:45 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5866.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 325:

supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

7:44 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert 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.

7:38 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 325.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6398:

to require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts

7:37 P.M. –

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

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

7:27 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6398.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 528:

commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia

7:26 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.

7:20 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 528. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 527:

commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security
7:19 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.
7:10 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6411:

to provide for the approval of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
7:09 P.M. –: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
7:01 P.M. –: DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411. Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010
7:00 P.M. –: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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.

H. Res. 1735:

condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010

6:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1735.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 2847:

to regulate the volume of audio on commercials

6:40 P.M. –

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

6:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2847.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1690:

supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month

6:30 P.M. –

6:03 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1690.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Con. Res. 323:

supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years

6:02 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.

5:39 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 323.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

H. Res. 1313:

expressing support for designation of May as “Child Advocacy Center Month” and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010

5:38 P.M. –

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) 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.

5:31 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1313.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1576:

expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established

5:30 P.M. –

5:24 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1576.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1598:

expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month

5:23 P.M. –

5:13 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1598.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1638:

supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day

5:12 P.M. –

4:59 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1638.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1430:

honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio “Chi Chi” Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

4:58 P.M. –

4:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1430.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

4:30 P.M. –

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

4:29 P.M. –

Mr. Perlmutter filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1741 and H. Res. 1742.

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

4:28 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 404 – 0 (Roll no. 586).

4:19 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1585:

honoring and recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the 349th Air Mobility Wing, the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, and the 615th Contingency Response Wing civilians and families serving at Travis Air Force Base, California

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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 585).

4:09 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

4:08 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The House continued with unfinished business.

MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Honorable Stephen J. Solarz.

H.R. 4783:

to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

4:03 P.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 the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 152 (Roll no. 584).

3:33 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

3:32 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783, and motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1724:

commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families, and the Air Force

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Rogers (AL) 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.

3:26 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1724.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1217:

honoring Fort Drum’s soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United States

3:20 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1217.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1740:

recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 374rd anniversary

3:19 P.M. –

3:09 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1740.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1585:

3:02 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1585.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

3:01 P.M. –

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

H.R. 4783:

3:00 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783 would be postponed until a time to be announced.

1:49 P.M. –

DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Rahall motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783.

1:48 P.M. –

Mr. Rahall moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

1:47 P.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1736, Mr. Rahall took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 4783 with the Senate amendments thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1736:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated

1:42 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: 223 – 168 (Roll no. 583).

1:12 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered without objection.

12:25 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1736

12:24 P.M. –

Considered as privileged matter.

12:03 P.M. –

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

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

12:02 P.M. –

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

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

12:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 30.

10:39 A.M. –

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

10:32 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.

10:31 A.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

10:30 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress …Back in Session -lame duck

11/29/2010 Nativegrl77

The Senate Convenes: 2:00pmET November 29, 2010

Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4pm with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes.

At 4:00pm, the Senate will resume consideration of S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, as provided for under the previous order.

5:30pm swearing in of Senator-elect Mark Kirk to be senator from the State of Illinois.

58Dems-42Republicans -in the Senate

At 6:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a cloture vote on the substitute amendment to S.510. Under the agreement reached on Thursday, if cloture is invoked, 4 motions to suspend the rules would be in order. Upon disposition of the motions, the Senate will proceed to vote on passage of the bill, as amended. Senator Reid would like to complete action on the Food Safety bill on Monday. As a result, senators should expect a late night of voting.

Post-cloture and upon the use or yielding back of the time allotted in the agreement (1 hour for motions re: 1099 and 4 hours for Coburn motions), the Senate will proceed to vote on the motions in the following order:

– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

Votes:
6:30pm Roll Call Votes:
252: now voting on Cloture on substitute amendment #4175: to S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act (60 vote threshold);

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Johanns amendment #4702: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold); and

– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering Baucus amendment #4713: (1099 forms) (67-vote threshold).

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The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00pmET on Novemeber 22, 2010 unless the House receives a message from the Senate transmitting its adoption of H.Con.Res.332, in which case the House shall stand adjourned pursuant to that concurrent resolution and convene on 11/29 at 2pm

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

7:14 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House resumed Special Order speeches.

7:13 P.M. –

Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1736.

6:52 P.M. –

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

6:50 P.M. –

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 6: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 3: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 2: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln of FL requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 1: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. requested the following general leaves to address the House on November 30: Mr. Jones for 5 min, Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min, Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min.

6:43 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

6:39 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 the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 582).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 5877:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 655 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, as the “Lance Corporal Alexander Scott Arredondo, United States Marine Corps Post Office Building”

6:30 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 581).

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

6:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:02 P.M. –

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

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the resignation of the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Kirk, the whole number of the House is 434.

6:01 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 29.

2:59 P.M. –

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

H.R. 6392:

to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5003 Westfields Boulevard in Centreville, Virginia, as the “Colonel George Juskalian Post Office Building”

2:52 P.M. –

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

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

2:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6392.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 771:

supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

2:45 P.M. –

2:41 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5877:

2:40 P.M. –

2:32 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5877.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5712:

to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program

2:31 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.

2:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendments to H.R. 5712.

Mr. Pallone moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

2:11 P.M. –

Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on Monday, November 29, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, for Morning-Hour debate. Agreed to without objection.

2:10 P.M. –

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

2:07 P.M. –

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

The House received a communication from Representative Kirk wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 4:00 p.m. on November 29, 2010.

2:05 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 4783 with amendments, concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5566, concurred in the House amendments to S. 3689, passed S. 3650, passed H.R. 6198 with an amendment, and agreed to H. Con. Res. 327.

2:04 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on November 19, 2010 at 9:33 a.m. stating that that body had passed S. 1609; H.R. 5712, with amendments; agreed to S. Con. Res 75, S. Con. Res. 76, and H. Con. Res. 332.

2:03 P.M. –

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Pallone 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.

2:02 P.M. –

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

2:01 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Laura Richardson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Moment of truth

11/23/2010 Nativegrl77

Tell Congress & President Obama: The wealthiest 2% don’t need a tax cut. Demand Democrats fight the proposed giveaway:

Republicans in Congress are pushing to continue Bush’s tax cuts for the wealthiest 2% of Americans, at the same time that they’re opposing extending unemployment insurance for people struggling to find work. Democrats have started to talk tough, but have also given signals they might cave without a real fight. We need to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Please take a moment to demand that your representative, senators, and the President stand strong and oppose these tax breaks for the rich:

http://www.colorofchange.org/taxcuts/?id=2275-1238940

Many in Congress are working to extend tax cuts for the middle class, but Republicans have said that they’ll try to block tax cuts for the middle class unless Democrats agree to pass tax cuts for the very rich as well.¹ Of course, Republicans don’t want to look like they’re looking out for the richest Americans, so they want to vote on both tax cuts at the same time.

Democrats shouldn’t fall for it. Hundreds of thousands of people have stood up and called on Democrats in Congress to stand strong. Democratic leadership in the House appears ready to fight,² but the White House and leaders in the Senate are wavering. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has floated the idea of multiple votes (with one of them still attaching middle and upper-income tax cuts together),³ and the White House has said it might be open to “compromise”⁴ — in other words, giving in to the Republicans’ demands without forcing them to defend their position to the American public.

This discussion about extending tax cuts to the rich is happening amidst talk of making cuts to all kinds of programs that help the economy and protect the most vulnerable people in our society — because “we can’t afford” those programs. The fact that the same politicians making that argument would support massive tax breaks for the wealthy shows that they’re not really concerned about cutting spending or reducing the deficit — rather, they appear to be interested in protecting the wealthy at the expense of everyone else.

The battle around these tax cuts is a perfect opportunity to point this out. If we learned anything from this year’s midterm elections, it’s that Democrats need be bolder in fighting for everyday people and exposing the hypocrisy and greed represented by Republicans, conservative Democrats, and the wealthy corporate interests that dominate our government.

If Democrats cave to Republicans on this issue — even though a large majority of people are against extending tax cuts for the rich — it will show that Democrats have taken exactly the wrong lesson from the election. And it will demonstrate again that neither party can be counted on to stand up for the needs of working people when it really counts.

Democrats who oppose these tax cuts for the rich need to know that we’ll have their back if they fight. And the conservative Democrats and Republicans who want to keep handing more and more of our country over to the rich — while the rest of us are struggling — need to know that they’ll be called out and face actual consequences come election time. Please join us in calling on Congress and the White House to reject tax cuts for the rich:

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— James, Gabriel, William, Dani, Natasha, and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team
November 23rd, 2010

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Making DREAM a reality

11/18/2010 Nativegrl77

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Hold the DREAM in their hands

The fight for the DREAM Act is still going strong. This week alone, you’ve sent over 6,000 faxes and made almost 3,000 calls.

The next part of this fight is just as vital: we need to show our power to key Senators.

Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that he will bring the DREAM Act to a vote as a standalone bill. President Obama supports passing the DREAM Act in this session of Congress. But we will need more than our allies to make the DREAM a reality. We’re going to have to show the ones who haven’t stood up yet that it’s time for them to join us.

Tell the Senate to pass the DREAM Act

There are several sitting Senators who’ve said they would consider supporting the DREAM Act – some have even cosponsored the legislation. But last September, when they had the chance to stand up for the DREAM Act, they voted against it. Those Senators need to hear from us if they’re going to stand up for what’s right.

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