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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 4, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Fortenberry moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 4:27 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a report stating that the national
emergency with respect to the actions and policies of
certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other
persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or
institutions is to continue in effect beyond March 6, 2009
-referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to
be printed (H. Doc. 111-22).
- 4:26 P.M. -
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a certification that the export of
two environmental chambers to be used to test automotive
parts is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry,
and that the material and equipment will not measurably
improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the
People's Republic of China - referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 111-21).
- 3:21 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 3:20 P.M. -
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Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address
the House on March 11: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min and Mr.
Jones for 5 min.
Ms. Foxx requested general leave to address the House for
5 minutes on March 5.
- 3:13 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 45:
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raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal
justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal
Justice Month"
- 3:12 P.M. -
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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
(Roll no. 96).
- 3:04 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 195:
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recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of
Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their
continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe
- 3:03 P.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0
(Roll no. 95).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 2:54 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 201:
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recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and
particularly to the survivors and families of the September
11, 2001, attacks
- 2:53 P.M. -
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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): 419 - 0
(Roll no. 94).
- 2:28 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 2:27 P.M. -
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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 proceedings had been postponed.
- 2:26 P.M. -
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Mr. Cardoza filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 205.
- H.R. 1127:
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to extend certain immigration programs
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.
- 1:59 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1127.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H. Res. 45:
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raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal
justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal
Justice Month"
- 1:58 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.
- 1:49 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 45.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 14:
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supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis
Awareness Week
- 1:48 P.M. -
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected
to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present.
Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- 1:29 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 14.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 195:
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recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of
Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their
continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe
- 1:28 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.
- 1:21 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 195.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 201:
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recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and
particularly to the survivors and families of the September
11, 2001, attacks
- 1:20 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.
- 1:07 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 201.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pascrell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- 1:06 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative
day.
- 12:46 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- 12:45 P.M. -
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PRINTING AUTHORITY - Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent
that the proceedings from the Joint Meeting with the Senate
be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to
without objection.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 4.
- 11:49 A.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
- 11:48 A.M. -
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JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the
Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House will stand in recess
subject to the Call of the Chair.
- 10:53 A.M. -
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JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting
with the Senate to receive an address by the Honorable
Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 4.
- 10:06 A.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The
House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for
the purpose of receiving the Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime
Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland. The next meeting is subject to the call of the
Chair.
- 10:03 A.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe of
TX 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.
- 10:01 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by Cherita Potter, National
Chaplain, American Legion Auxiliary, Seaside, Oregon.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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