The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET September 15, 2010
Following any Leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour with senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the final 30 minutes.
Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R.5297, the Small Business Jobs bill, post-cloture. Time during any adjournment, recess, or period of morning business will count post-cloture.
The Senate will recess from 2:45pm until 3:30pm to accommodate members attending the September 11th Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the East Front Center steps of the Capitol.
The Majority Leader will continue to work with the Republicans on an agreement that would allow us to complete action on the Small Business Jobs bill. Senators will be notified when any agreement is reached and votes are scheduled.
Unanimous Consent:
S.Res.624, a resolution honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001.
S.Res.625, a resolution designating September 2010 as “National Preparedness Month”.
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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET September 15, 2010
CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION
5:11 P.M. –
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
5:09 P.M. –
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on September 22: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
5:04 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
5:03 P.M. –
Mr. Arcuri filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1620.
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform a vital role in providing for our Nation’s security and should be recognized for their service
5:02 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
4:49 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1614.
4:48 P.M. –
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization, and for other purposes
4:46 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:35 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4862.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
recognizing the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
4:34 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:15 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1375.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation
4:10 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
4:05 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1473.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
4:04 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
4:03 P.M. –
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 15.
2:59 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 – 0 (Roll no. 525).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:51 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
2:50 P.M. –
MOMENT OF SILENCE – The House observed a Moment of Silence in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
to require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977
2:49 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 – 0 (Roll no. 524).
2:42 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
expressing support for designation of the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September as National Previvor Day
2:41 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 – 0 (Roll no. 523).
2:35 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the “Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office”
2:34 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0 (Roll no. 522).
2:24 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
to clarify the applicability of the Buy American Act to products purchased for the use of the legislative branch, to prohibit the application of any of the exceptions to the requirements of such Act to products bearing a Congressional seal, and for other purposes
2:23 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 – 36 (Roll no. 521).
1:55 P.M. –
Considered as unfinished business.
1:54 P.M. –
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.
observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas, remembering those lost in the storm and in the process of evacuation, recovery, and rebuilding; saluting the dedication of the volunteers who offered assistance in support of those affected by the storm, recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, commending the persistence of the people of the States of Louisiana and Texas following the second major hurricane to hit Louisiana that season, and reaffirming Congress’ commitment to restore and renew the Gulf Coast region
1:53 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:40 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1583.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
to designate the Federal building located at 6401 Security Boulevard in Baltimore, Maryland, as the “Robert M. Ball Federal Building”
1:39 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:31 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5773.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to designate the Federal building under construction at 1220 Echelon Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the “Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Federal Building”
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
1:21 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3562.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendments.
to designate the facility of the Government Printing Office located at 31451 East United Avenue in Pueblo, Colorado, as the “Frank Evans Government Printing Office Building”
1:20 P.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
1:14 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5706.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 515 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the “Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and United States Courthouse”
1:13 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
1:09 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5651.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
to provide funds to the Army Corps of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other purposes
1:07 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:59 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5282.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010
12:56 P.M. –
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.
12:39 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1613.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Barrow moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services, and for other purposes
12:37 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:27 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3519.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Boswell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to improve the reporting on sales of livestock and dairy products, and for other purposes
12:26 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:21 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3656.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as “Constitution Day”
12:19 P.M. –
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
12:04 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1612.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to require the proposal for debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977
12:03 P.M. –
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.
11:57 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5366.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
expressing support for designation of the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of September as National Previvor Day
11:56 A.M. –
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.
11:36 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1522.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to provide increased access to the General Services Administration’s Schedules Program by the American Red Cross and State and local governments
11:35 A.M. –
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
11:28 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2868.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218 North Milwaukee Street in Waterford, Wisconsin, as the “Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office”
11:27 A.M. –
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.
11:13 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5873.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
recognizing the 50th anniversary of the passage of legislation that created real estate investment trusts (REITs) and gave millions of Americans new investment opportunities that helped them build a solid foundation for retirement security and has contributed to the overall strength of our economy
11:12 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
11:02 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1595.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
to amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for other purposes
11:01 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
10:54 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3978.
Ms. Richardson moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring certain items directly related to the national security unless the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, and for other purposes
10:53 A.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
10:39 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3116.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Richardson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
to clarify the applicability of the Buy American Act to products purchased for the use of the legislative branch, to prohibit the application of any of the exceptions to the requirements of such Act to products bearing a Congressional seal, and for other purposes
10:37 A.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.
10:27 A.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2039.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10:22 A.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
10:03 A.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
10:02 A.M. –
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Tonko to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10:01 A.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Roderick Pearson, St. Mark Remnant Ministries, Central Islip, New York.
10:00 A.M. –
The Speaker designated the Honorable John A. Yarmuth to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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