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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
- H.R. 6889:
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to extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to
purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year,
and for other purposes
- 5:42 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6889.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 1425:
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honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a
passionate humanitarian, whose music laid the foundation for
many musical styles, including R&B, disco, and rap
- 5:40 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 5:29 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1425.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 410:
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recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary
- 5:28 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 5:22 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 410.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H.R. 6855:
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to extend the authority for the United States Supreme Court
Police to protect court officials off the Supreme Court
grounds, and for other purposes
- 5:21 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
- 5:16 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6855.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 2352:
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to enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary
schools, and institutions of higher education
- 5:15 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
- 5:06 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2352.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 6064:
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to encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans
throughout the United States
- 5:04 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
- 4:49 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 6064.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 5938:
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to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret
service protection to former Vice Presidents, and for other
purposes
- 4:48 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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.
- 4:31 P.M. -
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The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5938.
- 4:30 P.M. -
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Mr. Scott (VA) moved that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the Senate amendments.
- H.R. 1594:
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to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient
Clinic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, as the Michael A. Marzano
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
- 4:29 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns 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.
- 4:18 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1594.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 5736:
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to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient
clinic in Gadsden, Alabama, as the Colonel Ola Lee Mize
Veterans Clinic
- 4:17 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns 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.
- 4:06 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5736.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- S. 2339:
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to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in
Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van
Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic"
- 4:05 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns 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.
- 3:58 P.M. -
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 2339.
- H. Res. 1335:
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celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government
and State veterans homes
- 3:57 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns 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.
- 3:51 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1335.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 390:
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honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and
protecting the United States
- 3:50 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) 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.
- 3:40 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 390.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 1255:
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honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed
Forces
- 3:39 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 3:26 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1255.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 1200:
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honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military
support groups across the country for their steadfast
support of the members of our Armed Forces and their
families
- 3:25 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) 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.
- 3:03 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 1200.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H.R. 5293:
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to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation in
Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry
out the settlement, and for other purposes
- 3:02 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT)
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. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5293.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 5350:
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to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell or exchange
certain National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
property located in Norfolk, Virginia, and for other
purposes
- 2:45 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT)
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.
- 2:22 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 5350.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 2535:
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to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study
on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage
reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule
River Indian Tribe of California to provide a water supply
for domestic, municipal, industrial, and agricultural
purposes, and for other purposes
- 2:21 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT)
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.
- 2:09 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2535.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 3437:
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to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the
Jackson Gulch rehabilitation project in the State of
Colorado
- 2:08 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (UT)
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.
- 2:04 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 3437.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- 2:03 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- 2:02 P.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Bordallo
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.
- 2:01 P.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
- 2:00 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of September 15.
- 12:38 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
today.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
today.
- 12:32 P.M. -
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debates. 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. -
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 12:30 P.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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