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LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 30, 2009
111TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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On motion to adjourn
Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for
10:30 a.m. on March 31, 2009.
Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.
- 7:48 P.M. -
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Mr. Polis (CO) filed a report from the Committee on Rules
on
H. Res. 296.
- 7:44 P.M. -
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SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all
anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to
Special Order speeches.
- 7:43 P.M. -
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Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on April 3: himself for 5 min, Mr.
Poe of TX for 5 min, Mr. Jones for 5 min, and Mr. Flake
for 5 min.
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on April 2: Mr. Flake for 5 min and
Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on April 1: Mr. Flake for 5 min and
Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves
to address the House on March 31: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for
5 min and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
- 7:41 P.M. -
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HIT POLICY COMMITTEE - Pursuant to Section 13101 of the
HITECH Act (P.L. 111-5), and the order of the House of
January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mr. Paul Egerman,
Weston, Massachusetts- 3 year term .
- 7:35 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one
minute speeches.
- 7:29 P.M. -
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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Flake
notified the House of his intent to rise to a question of
the priviliges of the House and to offer a resolution. Mr.
Flake was recognized to notice the form of his proposed
resolution.
- H.R. 479:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means
for continued improvement in emergency medical services for
children
- 7:28 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
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 6
(Roll no. 165).
- 7:21 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 20:
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to provide for research on, and services for individuals
with, postpartum depression and psychosis
- 7:20 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
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 8
(Roll no. 164).
- 7:12 P.M. -
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Considered as unfinished business.
- 7:11 P.M. -
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The House 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. 295:
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raising a question of the privileges of the House
On motion to table the measure
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 173, 13 Present
(Roll no. 163).
- 6:49 P.M. -
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Mr. Miller, George moved to table the measure.
- 6:46 P.M. -
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QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to
a question of the privileges of the House and offered a
resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the
resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 295
and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required
threshold under the rule.
- 6:45 P.M. -
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Considered as privileged matter.
The House convened, returning from a recess
continuing the legislative day of March 30.
- 4:42 P.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.
- H.R. 1777:
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to make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of
1965, and for other purposes
- 4:41 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.
- 4:28 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1777.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4:27 P.M. -
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Mr. Hastings (FL) filed a report from the Committee on
Rules on
H. Res. 294.
- H.R. 577:
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to establish a grant program to provide vision care to
children, and for other purposes
- 4:26 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.
- 4:14 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 577.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H. Con. Res. 60:
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supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month, and for other purposes
- 4:13 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 voice vote.
- 4:00 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Con. Res. 60.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution.
- H.R. 1253:
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to require that limitations and restrictions on coverage
under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health
plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and
beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily
understandable
- 3:59 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.
- 3:53 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1253.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 3:52 P.M. -
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 1259:
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to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with
respect to the distribution of the drug dextromethorphan,
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.
- 3:46 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1259.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 479:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide a means
for continued improvement in emergency medical services for
children
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.
- 3:42 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 479.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 20:
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to provide for research on, and services for individuals
with, postpartum depression and psychosis
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.
- 3:31 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 20.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 756:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain
care
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 voice vote.
- 3:25 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 756.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- H.R. 1246:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss
- 3:24 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 756:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to pain
care
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill,
as amended.
- H.R. 1246:
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to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding early
detection, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing loss
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:17 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1246.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H. Res. 152:
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expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO)
- 3:15 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,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 3:07 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 152.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 282:
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recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between
Egypt and Israel
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question
on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Fortenberry
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.
- 2:54 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H. Res. 282.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- H. Res. 223:
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honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul
Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This
is Paul Harvey. . .Good Day"
- 2:52 P.M. -
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table
Agreed to without objection.
- H. Res. 282:
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recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between
Egypt and Israel
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree
to the resolution, as amended.
- H. Res. 223:
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honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul
Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This
is Paul Harvey. . .Good Day"
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution,
as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:41 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.
- 2:40 P.M. -
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Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution, as amended.
- H.R. 1513:
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to increase, effective as of December 1, 2009, the rates of
disability compensation for veterans with service-connected
disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity
compensation for survivors of certain service-connected
disabled veterans, and for other purposes
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.
- 2:30 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1513.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill.
- H.R. 1377:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a
non-Department facility, and for other purposes
- 2:29 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
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:21 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1377.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 2:20 P.M. -
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Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill, as amended.
- H.R. 1171:
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to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years
2010 through 2014
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 pass the bill, as amended
Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2:09 P.M. -
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on
H.R. 1171.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 2:08 P.M. -
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Mrs. Halvorson 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.
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 had received the a message from the Secretary
of the Senate on March 30, 2009, at 9:38 a.m. stating that
that body had passed
H.R. 1388
with amendments. The message
further stated appointments made to the Senate National
Security Working Group and the National Council of the Arts.
- 2:07 P.M. -
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Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine
Academy - Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the order of
the House of January 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Mrs.
McCarthy, New York and Mr. King, New York .
- 2:02 P.M. -
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute
speeches.
- 2:01 P.M. -
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Halvorson
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.
- 2:00 P.M. -
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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 March 30.
- 12:42 P.M. -
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.
The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
today.
- 12:30 P.M. -
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MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour
Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will
recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of the legislative day.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee
to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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