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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

12:30 A.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2008.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Mr. Childers moved that the House do now adjourn.

H.R. 6842:
to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism

12:29 A.M. -
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6842 as unfinished business.

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

12:28 A.M. -
Mr. Davis (IL) moved that the Committee rise.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Childers amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Childers demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to the rule, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

11:31 P.M. -
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1434, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Childers amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Childers.

An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in House Report 110-852 to insert a complete new text entitled "Second Amendment Enforcement Act".

10:10 P.M. -
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6842.

10:09 P.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles A. Wilson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1434 and Rule XVIII.

10:08 P.M. -
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6842 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1434.

10:05 P.M. -
On approving the Journal Agreed to by voice vote.

H.R. 6899:
to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes

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

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 189 (Roll no. 599).

9:57 P.M. -
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 226 (Roll no. 598).

9:36 P.M. -
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

9:16 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peterson (PA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment.

9:15 P.M. -
Mr. Peterson (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.

9:14 P.M. -
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

4:50 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with three hours of debate on H.R. 6899.

4:49 P.M. -
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6899 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1433.

Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 1441.

H. Res. 1434:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the desicion of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism

4:48 P.M. -
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 597).

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

4:38 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

H. Res. 1433:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 596).

4:26 P.M. -
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185 (Roll no. 595).

4:00 P.M. -
Considered as unfinished business.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and on adoption of both H. Res. 1433 and 1434, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

H. Res. 1434:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6842) to require the District of Columbia to revise its laws regarding the use and possession of firearms as necessary to comply with the requirements of the desicion of the Supreme Court in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, in a manner that protects the security interests of the Federal government and the people who work in, reside in, or visit the District of Columbia and does not undermine the efforts of law enforcement, homeland security, and military officials to protect the Nation's capital from crime and terrorism

3:59 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1434 the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Session demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of adoption were postponed until later in the legislative day.

2:51 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1434

Considered as privileged matter.

H. Res. 1433:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes

2:50 P.M. -
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1433 the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and further proceedings on the question of adoption were postponed until later in the legislative day.

1:31 P.M. -
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1433

Considered as privileged matter.

On motion to adjourn Failed by recorded vote: 9 - 386 (Roll no. 594).

1:13 P.M. -
Mr. Price (GA) moved that the House do now adjourn.

H. Res. 1433:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 6899) to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes

1:11 P.M. -
Will the House now consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 593).

12:24 P.M. -
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Cantor raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 1433 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be solved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 1433. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.

12:22 P.M. -
By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Slaughter called up H.Res. 1433 and asked for its immediate consideration.

On motion to adjourn Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 393 (Roll no. 592).

11:54 A.M. -
Mr. Pence moved that the House do now adjourn.

11:16 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - By direction of the Chair, an additional 20 one minute speeches per side of the aisle were granted without objection.

10:09 A.M. -
The House received a message from the Senate. Senate agreed to House amendment to S. 2135.

10:07 A.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 30 per side of the aisle.

H.R. 2575:
for the relief of Mikael Adrian Christopher Figueroa Alvarez

By request of Mr. King (IA) the House passed over the measure without prejudice.

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

H.R. 5243:
for the relief of Kumi Iizuka-Barcena

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

10:06 A.M. -
On passage Passed by voice vote.

Considered from the Private Calendar.

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

H.R. 5030:
for the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic

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

On passage Passed by voice vote.

Considered from the Private Calendar.

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

H.R. 2760:
for the relief of Shigeru Yamada

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

10:05 A.M. -
On passage Passed by voice vote.

Considered from the Private Calendar.

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

H.R. 1485:
for the relief of Esther Karinge

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

On passage Passed by voice vote.

Considered from the Private Calendar.

Called up from the Private Calendar for consideration.

10:04 A.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gingrey to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day's proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Pence demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pence objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

10:00 A.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 September 16.

9:44 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. today.

9:02 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 10:00 a.m. for the start of legislative business.

9:01 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Hilda L. Solis to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

9:00 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.


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