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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 3, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
- 3:29 P.M. -
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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. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 2:52 P.M. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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:
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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. -
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Amendment offered by Mr. Skelton.
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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:
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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
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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. -
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
agreed to
H. Con. Res. 442
without amendment.
- H.R. 6867:
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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:
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to develop the next generation of parental control
technology
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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.
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An amendment to strike section 2 which is the "Findings"
portion of the bill.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- 1:35 P.M. -
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Ms. DeGette asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- H.R. 6469:
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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. -
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Ms. DeGette asked unanimous consent that the House agree to
the Senate amendment.
- S. 3197:
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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. -
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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:
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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
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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. -
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 11:27 A.M. -
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The House resumed debate on the motion to agree to the
Senate amendments to
H.R. 1424.
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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:
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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. -
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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:
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to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other
purposes
- 10:40 A.M. -
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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:
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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. -
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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. -
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On ordering the previous question
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 190
(Roll no. 679).
- 9:14 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on
H. Res. 1525
Considered as privileged matter.
- 9:04 A.M. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant
to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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