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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 11, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 12,
2009.
On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 5:28 P.M. -
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The House resumed special order speeches.
- 5:27 P.M. -
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The Speaker laid before the House a message from the
President transmitting a notification of the continuance of
a national emergency with respect to Iran - referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H.
Doc. 111-24).
- 4:57 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House resumed Special Order
speeches.
- 4:56 P.M. -
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Ms. Matsui filed a report from the Committee on Rules on
H. Res. 235.
- 3:48 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 3:47 P.M. -
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Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on March 18: Mr. Poe of TX for 5 min
and Mr. Jones for 5 min.
- 3:38 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- H. Res. 226:
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recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th
anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into
exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to
bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet
issue
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1
(Roll no. 121).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 3:30 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 125:
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calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately
discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by
facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as
a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean
Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return
to the United States
The title of the measure was amended.
Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0
(Roll no. 120).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 3:23 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 3:22 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.
- H. Con. Res. 64:
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urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the
Military Family"
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0
(Roll no. 119).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H. Res. 226:
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recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th
anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into
exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to
bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet
issue
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.
- 2:07 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 226.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 2:06 P.M. -
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Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Res. 194:
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supporting the goals of International Women's Day
Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- 2:05 P.M. -
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 1:53 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 194.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 125:
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calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately
discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by
facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as
a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean
Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return
to the United States
- 1:52 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.
- 1:18 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 125.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H. Con. Res. 64:
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urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the
Military Family"
- 1:17 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.
- 12:53 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 64.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H. Con. Res. 38:
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authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National
Peace Officers' Memorial Service
- 12:52 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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 0
(Roll no. 118).
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Considered as unfinished business.
- S. 22:
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to designate certain land as components of the National
Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain
programs and activities in the Department of the Interior
and the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes
- 12:39 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, as amended
Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144
(Roll no. 117).
- 12:32 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 12:31 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.
- H. Res. 67:
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recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL), and Cornell University for the success of the Mars
Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, on the 5th
anniversary of the Rovers' successful landing
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): 421 - 0
(Roll no. 116).
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 67.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- H. Res. 224:
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supporting the designation of Pi Day, and for other purposes
- 11:40 A.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.
- 11:26 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 224.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 11:25 A.M. -
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Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution.
- S. 22:
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to designate certain land as components of the National
Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain
programs and activities in the Department of the Interior
and the Department of Agriculture, 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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WORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception
was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to
have words taken down. Mr. Culberson asked unanimous consent
to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were
withdrawn. The House resumed debate on
S. 22.
- 10:30 A.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
S. 22.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 10:29 A.M. -
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Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if
ordered, will be postponed until a time to be announced.
- 10:28 A.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 received a message from the Secretary of the
Senate on March 11, 2009, at 9:20 p.m., stating that that
body had passed
H.R. 1105,
without amendment.
- 10:02 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 10 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Schwartz
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.
- 10:00 A.M. -
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Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.
Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as
Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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