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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MAY 14, 2007
110TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
9:00 a.m. on May 15, 2007.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:23 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 7:17 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- 7:16 P.M. -
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Mr. Davis (KY) requested that Mr. Poe be allowed to address
the House for 5 minutes on May 21.
Mr. Davis (KY) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 18.
Mr. Davis (KY) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 17.
Mr. Davis (KY) requested that Mr. Burton of IN be allowed
to address the House for 5 minutes on May 16.
Mr. Davis (KY) requested the following general leaves to
address the House on May 15: Mr. Fortenberry for 5 min
and Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min.
- H. Res. 385:
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recognizing National AmeriCorps Week
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): 346 - 21,
1 Present
(Roll no. 344).
- 7:09 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 7:07 P.M. -
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MOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence
in memory of the Honorable Mendel Davis.
- H. Res. 223:
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supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of
Remembrance for Murder Victims
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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): 369 - 0
(Roll no. 343).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 1124:
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to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of
1999
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): 268 - 100
(Roll no. 342).
- 6:31 P.M. -
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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.
- 6:30 P.M. -
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The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 14.
- 1:36 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M.
today.
- H. Res. 216:
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commending the Juniata College volleyball team for winning
the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship
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.
- 1:31 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 216.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 385:
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recognizing National AmeriCorps Week
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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.
- 1:17 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 385.
- 1:16 P.M. -
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1335:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 508 East Main Street in Seneca, South
Carolina, as the "S/Sgt Lewis G. Watkins Post Office
Building"
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1335.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 2025:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 11033 South State Street in Chicago,
Illinois, as the "Willye B. White Post Office Building"
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 12:54 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 2025.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 12:53 P.M. -
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Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 1617:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 561 Kingsland Avenue in University City,
Missouri, as the "Harriett F. Woods Post Office Building"
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1617.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 1260:
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to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 6301 Highway 58 in Harrison, Tennessee,
as the "Claude Ramsey Post Office"
- 12:43 P.M. -
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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
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 12:37 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1260.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H. Res. 223:
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supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of
Remembrance for Murder Victims
- 12:36 P.M. -
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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.
- 12:21 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 223.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 12:20 P.M. -
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Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H.R. 1124:
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to extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of
1999
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.R. 1124.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general
debate on all suspensions.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
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The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the
persmission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules
of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the
following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May
11, 2007, at 10:01 a.m., stating that that body had agreed
to
S. Con. Res. 29
and
H. Con. Res. 68.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Shadegg
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.
- 12:00 P.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by Dr. Alan Keiran, Senate
Chaplain's Office, Washington D.C.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of May 14.
- 10:38 A.M. -
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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.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jim Costa to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 10:30 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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