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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 3, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION

3:29 P.M. -

The House adjourned pursuant to H. Con. Res. 440. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 3, 2009.

On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.

Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved that the House do now adjourn.

2:54 P.M. -

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

2:52 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Roberta Y. Hopkins, Acting Chief of Staff. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Hopkins notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Distrit of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and priviliges of the House.

2:51 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Angelle Kwemo, Legislative Director. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Kwemo notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

2:50 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Ericka Edwards-Jones, Congressional Aide. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Edwards-Jones notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

2:49 P.M. -

The House received a communication from Stephanie Butler, District Director. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Butler notified the House that she had been served with a subpoena issued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for testimony in a criminal case, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena was consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.

H.R. 5714:: to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the Colonial period to today

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

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the Skelton amendment Agreed to without objection.

2:48 P.M. -

Amendment offered by Mr. Skelton.

: An amendment to add provisions for a limitation with respect to coin issuance policies.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Skelton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H. Res. 1527:: congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

2:47 P.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

Considered by unanimous consent.

Mr. Crowley asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

2:46 P.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 442 without amendment.

H.R. 6867:: to provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 28 (Roll no. 683).

1:39 P.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6867.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

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

ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Rangel asked unanimous consent that it be in order today for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 6867. Agreed to without objection.

1:38 P.M. -

The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a report on the continued production of naval petroleum reserves beyond April 5, 2009 - referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed(H. Doc. 110-149).

1:37 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 the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on October 2, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmitted a report on the continued production of the naval petroleum reserves beyond April 5, 2009.

S. 602:: to develop the next generation of parental control technology

1:36 P.M. -

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

On passage Passed without objection.

On agreeing to the DeGette amendment Agreed to without objection.

Amendment offered by Ms. DeGette.

: An amendment to strike section 2 which is the "Findings" portion of the bill.

Considered by unanimous consent.

1:35 P.M. -

Ms. DeGette asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

H.R. 6469:: to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize increased Federal funding for the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

1:34 P.M. -

Ms. DeGette asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

S. 3197:: to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 682).

1:28 P.M. -

Considered as unfinished business.

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

H.R. 1424:: to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans

1:27 P.M. -

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 263 - 171 (Roll no. 681).

1:07 P.M. -

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

11:27 A.M. -

The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1424.

11:26 A.M. -

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 6834, H.R. 6902, H.R. 6982, H.R. 6558, H.R. 6197, H.R. 4131, and H.R. 4010. The message also announced that the Senate agreed to H. J. Res. 100, H. Con. Res. 426, and H. Con. Res. 378.

The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 2579, S. 3625, and S. 3521.

H.R. 1424:: to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans

10:41 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1424.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1525, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.

H.R. 7222:: to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes

10:40 A.M. -

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

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

Mr. Levin asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

H. Res. 1525:: providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes

10:39 A.M. -

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

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 680).

10:30 A.M. -

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 190 (Roll no. 679).

9:14 A.M. -

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1525

Considered as privileged matter.

9:04 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.

9:03 A.M. -

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

9:02 A.M. -

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

9:01 A.M. -

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

9:00 A.M. -

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.