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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 1, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on May 2, 2007.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Rohrabacher moved that the House do now adjourn.
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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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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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Mr. Westmoreland requested that Mr. Poe be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on May 8.
Mr. Westmoreland requested that Mr. Poe be allowed to
address the House for 5 minutes on May 7.
Mr. Westmoreland requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 3.
Mr. Westmoreland requested the following general leaves
to address the House on May 2: Mr. English of PA for 5
min, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for 5 min, and Mr. Burton of IN for
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
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Ms. Sutton filed reports from the Committee on Rules, on
measures
H. Res. 348,
H. Res. 349,
and
H. Res. 350.
- H. Res. 298:
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to commend the University of Florida Gators for their
historic win in the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0,
4 Present
(Roll no. 272).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Con. Res. 112:
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supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care
Worthy Wage Day
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 73,
1 Present
(Roll no. 271).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 334:
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Community
College Month
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0
(Roll no. 270).
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Considered as unfinished business.
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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 proceeding had been postponed.
Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Speaker postponed until
Wednesday, May, 2, 2007, the roll call vote on the motion
to suspend the rules and agree to
H. Res. 243,
as amended,
which was ordered on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.
- H. Con. Res. 118:
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congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to
represent the United States in the international competition
to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and
encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select
Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 118.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 347:
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recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican
holiday of Cinco de Mayo
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 347.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 243:
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calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father
Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and other
political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for
other purposes
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
H. Res. 243.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
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expressing the sympathy of House of Representatives to the
families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and
encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to
these crimes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 100.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 158:
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observing the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the
British slave trade and encouraging the people of the United
States, particularly the youth of the United States, to
remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a
member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life
to the suppression and abolition of the institution of
slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights
throughout the world
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The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 158.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 272:
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commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the
transatlantic slave trade
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 272.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - Pursuant to
Clause 11 of Rule 10, Clause 11 of Rule 1, and the order of
the House of January 4, 2007 the Speaker appointed the
following member of the House to the Permanent Select
Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Gallegly .
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congratulating charter schools and their students, parents,
teachers, and administrators across the United States for
their ongoing contributions to education, and for other
purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 344.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
- H. Res. 298:
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to commend the University of Florida Gators for their
historic win in the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament
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
H. Res. 298.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
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supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care
Worthy Wage Day
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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
H. Con. Res. 112.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
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supporting the goals and ideals of National Community
College Month
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
H. Res. 334.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution.
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recognizing the 45th anniversary of John Hershel Glenn,
Jr.'s historic achievement in becoming the first United
States astronaut to orbit the Earth
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 252.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. Wilson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
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recognizing the accomplishments of Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew
Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and George F. Smoot for
being awarded Nobel Prizes in the fields of chemistry,
physiology or medicine, and physics
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 316.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
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honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances
E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 95.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Gingrey
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.
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 1.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M.
today.
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative
business.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Peter Welch to act
as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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