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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF OCTOBER 2, 2008
110TH CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on October 3, 2008.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Ms. Sutton moved that the House do now adjourn.
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Ms. Sutton filed reports from the Committee on Rules,
H. Res. 1525
and
H. Res. 1526.
- H. Con. Res. 440:
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providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses
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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 without objection.
The Chair laid before the House a privileged message from
the Senate and moved to agree to the Senate amendments.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 7222
amended, and agreed to
H. Con. Res. 440
amended.
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
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Mr. Mica requested the following general leaves to address
the House on October 3: Mr. Poe for 5 min, Mr. Jones of
NC for 5 min, Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, and Mr. Burton
of IN for 5 min.
- S. Con. Res. 105:
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directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to
correct the enrollment of
H.R. 6063
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Lampson asked unanimous consent to take from the
Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- H. Res. 1272:
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honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a
Member of Congress, became the first woman to preside over
the floor of the House of Representatives
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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. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
- H. Con. Res. 435:
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authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2,
2008, for ceremonies and activities held in connection with
the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from
committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent.
- H.R. 5159:
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to establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within
the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the
Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for
the effective management and administration of the Capitol
Visitor Center, and for other purposes
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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. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree
to the Senate amendment.
- H. Con. Res. 442:
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directing the Secretary of the Senate to correct the
enrollment of the bill
S. 3001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to
reauthorize the Act, and for other purposes
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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): 355 - 61
(Roll no. 678).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 3641:
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to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law
Institute to provide support for victims of crime under
Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the
Victims of Crime Act of 1984
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Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
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On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote
Agreed to by recorded vote: 295 - 115
(Roll no. 677).
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Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider
the vote
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Mr. Cannon moved to reconsider the vote.
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): 410 - 2
(Roll no. 676).
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Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the
unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions
to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on
which further proceedings had been postponed.
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of October 2.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- H.R. 7221:
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to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to
reauthorize the Act, and for other purposes
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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.
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The House resumed debate on
H.R. 7221,
as amended.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
H.R. 6296,
H.R. 3480,
and
H.R. 7082,
without
amendment.
- H.R. 7221:
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to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to
reauthorize the Act, and for other purposes
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 7221.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Moore (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- S. 3641:
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to authorize funding for the National Crime Victim Law
Institute to provide support for victims of crime under
Crime Victims Legal Assistance Programs as a part of the
Victims of Crime Act of 1984
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 3641.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 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
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 3197.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS - Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent that
the Speaker be authorized to entertain motions to suspend
the rules on the legislative day of Thursday, October 2,
2008, relating to the following measures:
S. 3641,
S. 3197,
and
H.R. 7221.
Agreed to without objection.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 602,
S. 1703,
S. 3013,
and
S. 3073.
Senate agreed
to
S. Con. Res. 105.
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 received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on October 2, 2008, at 9:45 a.m.,
that the Senate passed with amendments:
H.R. 1424;
that the
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment
to
H.R. 2095;
that the Senate passed
H.R. 7081,
H.R. 7177,
and
H.R. 7198.
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate
passed
S. 3197
and
S. 3658.
Also, the Senate concurred in
the House amendments to
S. 431
and
S. 1492.
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 received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on October 1, 2008, at 9:34 a.m.;
that the Senate passed:
H.R. 1594,
H.R. 1714,
H.R. 4544,
H.R. 6045,
H.R. 6073,
H.R. 6083,
H.R. 6353,
H.R. 6524,
H.R. 6531,
H.R. 7084,
S. 3197,
and
S. 3658.
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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 received the following message from the
Secretary of the Senate on September 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.,
that the Senate passed:
H.R. 3511,
H.R. 6199,
H.R. 6229,
H.R. 6338,
H.R. 6681,
H.R. 6847,
H.R. 6874,
and agreed to
H. Con. Res. 416.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Kaptur
to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
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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 Rev. Dr. Barry C. Black,
Chaplain, United States Senate.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Jose E. Serrano to
act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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