Updates when needed today
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women
12:17 P.M. –
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
12:11 P.M. –
DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1605.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
12:10 P.M. –
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
12:06 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House continued with additional one minute speeches.
12:05 P.M. –
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Senate on September 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. stating that that body had passed H.R. 553 and H.R. 2701 with an amendment, H.R. 946 and H.R. 2092 with amendments, H.R. 3553, H.R. 3808, H.R. 2923, S. 1338, and S. 3802. The message further stated that the Senate concurred in the House amendment to the text of the bill with an amendment; Senate agrees to the House amendment to the title of the bill S. 1510 and that the Senate concurred in House amendments to the text and title of the bill S. 1510.
12:03 P.M. –
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Senate on September 24, 2010 at 12:43 p.m. stating that that body had passed S. 3839, S. 3196, and H.R. 6190. The message also announced appointments to the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, and Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board.
12:02 P.M. –
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 3847.
12:01 P.M. –
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Skelton to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00 P.M. –
Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Roy Bennett, Calvary Assembly of God Church, Jefferson City, Missouri
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 28.
10:45 A.M. –
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:31 A.M. –
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable John A. Yarmuth to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:30 A.M. –
The House convened, starting a new legislative day
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