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Thursday in Congress -debates & votes with updates when needed


The Senate Convenes: 9:30amET on December 9, 2010


Following any Leader remarks, Senator Durbin will be recognized to speak for up to 10 minutes. Following his remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S.3992, the DREAM Act, with the time until 11:00am equally divided and controlled between the Leaders or their designees.

At 11:00am, the Senate will proceed to a series of at least 2 and possibly 3 roll call votes. Those votes will be on the following items.

– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #663, S.3992, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 (DREAM Act); and
– Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #641, H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010.
– Senator Reid may reconsider the failed cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3454, DoD Authorization.

Following the votes, Senator Bennett will be recognized to speak for up to 20 minutes for his farewell speech.
Senator Bunning will be recognized at 1:00pm for up to 30 minutes for his farewell speech.
Senator Dorgan will be recognized at 2:00pm for up to 20 minutes for his farewell speech.

Votes:
268: Motion to table the motion to proceed to Calendar #663, S.3992, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 (DREAM Act);
Not Invoked: 59-40

269: Cloture on the motion to proceed to Calendar #641, H.R.847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010;
Not Invoked: 58-42

270: Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3454, DoD Authorization;
Not Invoked 58-40.

271: Reid motion to table the motion to refer with respect to HR4853, Middle Class Tax Relief;
Tabled: 65-11

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

Unanimous Consent:
Passed H.R.5591, a bill to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the “Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower”.

Passed S.841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (with Kerry substitute amendment).

Passed S.1275, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Establishment Act (with committee-reported substitute amendment).

Adopted S.Res.699, a resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Brau, David EugeneLuce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie.

Passed S.2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2010 (with committee-reported substitute amendment and two Wyden amendments)

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for December 9, 2010 10:00amET

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 9, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

1:38 P.M. –

Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 9, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 6412:

to amend title 28, United States Code, to require the Attorney General to share criminal records with State sentencing commissions, and for other purposes

1:37 P.M. –

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 627).

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

1:18 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

1:10 P.M. –

The Chair announced that it had been made aware of a valid basis for recognition, and accordingly recognized Ms. Waters to proceed for one hour.

H.R. 4994:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and for other purposes

1:09 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 the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 626).

12:45 P.M. –

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 9.

10:41 A.M. –

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

H.R. 4994:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections, and for other purposes

10:40 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.

10:14 A.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. 4994.

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

10:13 A.M. –

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

10:02 A.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.

10:01 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4337, with amendment, and S. 3167.

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

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

10:00 A.M. –

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

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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The Senate Convenes: 9:30aET December 2, 2010

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

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:30pm to allow for the Democratic caucus meeting.

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The next meeting in the House is scheduled for 10:00amET December 2, 2010

CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF DECEMBER 2, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

6:09 P.M. –

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

6:08 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable James Oberstar.

6:07 P.M. –

The House received a communication from the Honorable James Oberstar.

6:05 P.M. –

Mr. Jones requested the following general leaves to address the House on December 9: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and himself for 5 min.

Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, December 3, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Serrano asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, December 2, 2010, it adjourn to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 325:

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

6:02 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.

Considered as unfinished business.

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

6:01 P.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 527:

commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security

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.

Considered as unfinished business.

S. 2847:

to regulate the volume of audio on commercials

6:00 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.

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1690:

supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month

5:59 P.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

5:53 P.M. –

CENSURE PRONOUNCEMENT – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1737 Mr. Rangel of New York presented himself in the well of the House for the purpose of administration of censure by the Speaker of the House.

H. Res. 1737:

in the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 – 79 (Roll no. 607).

5:35 P.M. –

On agreeing to the Butterfield amendment Failed by recorded vote: 146 – 267 (Roll no. 606).

5:11 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered on the amendment and on the resolution.

5:10 P.M. –

Amendment offered by Mr. Butterfield.

An amendment to change the recommendation of censure contained in the resoluttion to that of reprimand.

4:06 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1737

Considered as privileged matter.

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

4:05 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 605).

3:55 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4853:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

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

On motion that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 – 188 (Roll no. 604).

3:36 P.M. –

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

S. 3307:

to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 264 – 157 (Roll no. 603).

3:25 P.M. –

On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 – 221 (Roll no. 602).

3:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 6469:

to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program

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): 416 – 3 (Roll no. 601).

2:37 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 4853:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

2:36 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R 4853, the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

1:12 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4853.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1745, the House moved to agree with an amendment to the Senate amendment.

H.R. 6469:

to amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program

1:09 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.

12:42 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6469.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

H.R. 6473:

to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes

12:41 P.M. –

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

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

12:22 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6473.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

12:21 P.M. –

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

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

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): 413 – 0 (Roll no. 600).

12:12 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1598:

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

12:11 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 – 0 (Roll no. 599).

12:03 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1638:

supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 – 0 (Roll no. 598).

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

11:56 A.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

11:55 A.M. –

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

H. Res. 1745:

providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:54 A.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 – 203 (Roll no. 597).

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

11:44 A.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 – 186 (Roll no. 596).

10:32 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1745

Considered as privileged matter.

10:15 A.M. –

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

10:12 A.M. –

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3998, S. 987, H.R. 4387, H.R. 5651, H.R. 5706, and H.R. 5773.

10:10 A.M. –

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

10:07 A.M. –

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

10:03 A.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Doug Tanner, Faith and Politics Institute, Washington, DC.

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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Congress -debates & votes 11/18


The Senate Convenes at 9:30am ET
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 the motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, post-cloture. 

The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 3:00pm to allow for a Democratic caucus meeting.

Time during any recess, adjournment or period of morning business will count post-cloture.

The Leaders will continue to work on an agreement to consider amendments to the Food Safety bill.

There will be no further roll call votes tonight. The next vote is expected to occur on Monday, November 29.

This evening, Senate Reid filed cloture on S.510, the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act, and the substitute amendment. The cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

Under the agreement reached this evening, if cloture is invoked, all post-cloture debate time will be yielded back except for the time specified in this agreement. The only amendments or motions in order are the ones specified below:

– Johanns motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4702 (1099 forms)
– Baucus motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4713 (1099 forms)

There will be a total of 60 minutes for debate with respect to these 2 motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Baucus and Johanns.

– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4696 (substitute)
– Coburn motion to suspend Rule 22 for the purpose of proposing and considering amendment #4697 (earmarks)

There will be a total of 4 hours for debate with respect to the Coburn motions with the time equally divided and controlled between Senators Coburn and Inouye or their designees.

Upon the use or yielding back of time specified in this agreement, the Senate will proceed to vote with respect to the motions to suspend in the order listed:
– Johanns (1099 forms)
– Baucus (1099 forms)
– Coburn (earmarks)
– Coburn (substitute)

If any motion is successful, then the Senate would proceed to vote immediately on the amendment. No further motions or amendments are in order. The substitute amendment, as amended, if amended, would be agreed to and the Senate would proceed to vote on passage of S.510, as amended. The cloture on the underlying bill will be withdrawn.

As a result of this agreement, the cloture vote on the substitute amendment will occur at 6:30pm on Monday, November 29.

If cloture is invoked, the motions to suspend would be in order. Upon the use or yielding back of debate time allotted by this agreement, the Senate would proceed to vote on the motions to suspend, any amendments if the motions are successful, and then on passage of S.510, as amended.

Votes:
251: Motion to proceed to S.510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;
Agreed to: 57-27

Unanimous Consent:
Passed HR5712, with subst amdt (SGR extension)Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

Unanimous Consent:
The Senate passed/adopted the following by unanimous consent:

• An act to provide for certain clarifications and extensions under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R.5712, as amended by Baucus amendment in the nature of a substitute (#4711) and Baucus amendment to amend the title (#4712), which were agreed to by unanimous consent.)

• A bill to authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector, and for other purposes. (S.1609)

• A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Rotunda for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy. (S.Con.Res.75)

• A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the commitment and sacrifices of military families of the United States. (S.Con.Res.76)

• A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. (S.Res.647)

• A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010. (S.Res.683)

• A resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. (S.Res.684)

• A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick. (S.Res.685)

• A concurrent resolution providing for an additional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. (H.Con.Res.332)

Confirmed the nomination of Jacob Lew, of New York, to be Director on the Office on Management and Budget

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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF NOVEMBER 18, 2010
111TH CONGRESS – SECOND SESSION

2:25 P.M. –

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

2:23 P.M. –

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

United States – China Economic and Security Review Commission – Pursuant to section 1238(b)(3) of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, and the order of the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Michael Wessel, Falls Church, Virginia .

H. Res. 1677:

condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic upcoming elections on November 7, 2010

2:19 P.M. –

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

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 1677 to the end that the resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

H. Con. Res. 329:

recognizing the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

2:18 P.M. –

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

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

Considered as unfinished business.

2:17 P.M. –

ORDER OF PROCEDURE – Mr. Hastings (FL) asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the question of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Con.Res. 329 to the end that the concurrent resolution be considered as adopted in the form considered by the House on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Agreed to without objection.

S. 3774:

to extend the deadline for Social Services Block Grant expenditures of supplemental funds appropriated following disasters occurring in 2008

2:16 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): 366 – 40 (Roll no. 580).

2:08 P.M. –

ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE – Under clause 5(d) of rule 20, the Chair announced to the House that, in light of the administration of the oath to the gentleman from New York, the whole number of the House is 435.

2:03 P.M. –

Representative Peter King addressed the House and introduced Representative Tom Reed, Twenty Ninth District, New York.

2:02 P.M. –

OATH OF OFFICE – Representative-Elect Tom Reed the Twenty Ninth Congressional District, State of New York, presented himself in the well of the House to take the Oath of Office administered by the Speaker of the House.

2:01 P.M. –

The House received a message from the Clerk. The Clerk transmitted to the House a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Todd D. Valentine and Mr. Robert A. Brehm, Co-Executive Directors of the New York State Board of Elections, indicating that, according to the unofficial returns of the Special Election held November 2, 2010, the Honorable Tom Reed was elected Representative to Congress for the Twenty-Ninth Congressional District, State of New York.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

2:00 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 258 – 154 (Roll no. 579).

1:52 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H.R. 1722:

to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes

1:24 P.M. –

On motion to agree to the Senate amendment Roll Call 578 – Yea and Nay vote pending.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

1:23 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of a motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722, and motions to suspend the rules, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

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.

H.R. 6419:

to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the further extension of emergency unemployment benefits, and for other purposes

12:46 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6419.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

12:45 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

H.R. 1722:

to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes

12:44 P.M. –

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – Pursuant to H.Res. 1721, further proceedings on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722 has been postponed.

11:56 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lynch motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1722.

11:55 A.M. –

Mr. Lynch moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment

11:54 A.M. –

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1721, Mr. Lynch took from the Speaker’s table H.R. 1722 with the Senate amendment thereto, and was recognized for a motion.

H. Res. 1721:

providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:52 A.M. –

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 – 171 (Roll no. 577).

H. Res. 1721:

providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill ( H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules

11:43 A.M. –

On agreeing to the resolution Roll Call 577 – Recorded vote pending.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 576).

10:25 A.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1721

Considered as privileged matter.

10:02 A.M. –

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

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 1421.

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

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

10:01 A.M. –

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

10:00 A.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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what’s going on in Congress: the House meets Today …the Senate resumes on 11/17


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

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

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

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

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

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

5:56 P.M. –

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

5:55 P.M. –

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

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

5:54 P.M. –

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

5:45 P.M. –

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

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

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

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.

5:37 P.M. –

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

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

. H. Res. 1655:

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

5:25 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1641:

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

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

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

5:18 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1428:

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

5:14 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 – 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 571).

5:07 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

5:06 P.M. –

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

5:01 P.M. –

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

5:00 P.M. –

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

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

H. Res. 1475:

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

4:59 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 570).

4:51 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 716:

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

4:50 P.M. –

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

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 569).

H. Res. 716:

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

4:20 P.M. –

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

Considered as unfinished business.

4:19 P.M. –

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

H. Res. 1652:

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

4:12 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1654:

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

4:11 P.M. –

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

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

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

4:03 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1714:

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

4:00 P.M. –

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

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

3:51 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6399:

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

3:50 P.M. –

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

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

3:46 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6387:

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

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

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

3:39 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6237:

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

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

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

3:32 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1494:

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

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

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

3:25 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

S. 3567:

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

3:24 P.M. –

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

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

3:16 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3567.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5367:

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

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

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

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

3:10 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 6278:

to amend the National Children’s Island Act of 1995 to expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands by the District of Columbia, and for other purposes

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

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

3:04 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5702:

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

3:03 P.M. –

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

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

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

H.R. 5702:

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

2:57 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5655:

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

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

2:56 P.M. –

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

2:51 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1529:

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

2:49 P.M. –

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

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

2:40 P.M. –

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

2:39 P.M. –

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H.R. 5758:

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

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.

2:31 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1428:

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

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.

2:16 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

H. Res. 1475:

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

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.

2:12 P.M. –

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

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

2:11 P.M. –

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

2:03 P.M. –

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

2:02 P.M. –

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

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

2:00 P.M. –

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

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 16.

12:43 P.M. –

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

12:32 P.M. –

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

12:31 P.M. –

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

12:30 P.M. –

The House convened, starting a new legislative day


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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