Daily Whipline

July 21, 2009

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House Meets At... Votes Predicted At...
10:30 a.m. For Morning Hour
12:00 p.m. For Legislative Business
Unlimitied "One-Minutes" Per Side		 Last Vote: 5:00 -6:00 p.m.
Any anticipated Member absences for votes this week should be reported to the Office of the Majority Whip at 226-3210

Floor Schedule and Procedure 

  • Suspension Bills: Today, the House will consider several bills on the Suspension calendar.  Bills considered on the Suspension calendar are debatable for 40 minutes; may not be amended; and require a two-thirds vote for passage.  If a recorded vote is requested, it will be postponed.
  1. H.R. 2938- To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project (Rep. Costello - Energy and Commerce)
  2. H.Res. 69 - Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes (Rep. Baca - Energy and Commerce)
  3. H.J.Res. 56 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (Rep. Crowley - Ways and Means)
  4. H.R. 3119 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 867 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Lim Poon Lee Post Office" (Rep. Pelosi - Oversight and Government Reform)
  5. H.Res. 534 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day" (Rep. Edwards (MD) - Oversight and Government Reform)
  6. H.R. 2972 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 115 West Edward Street in Erath, Louisiana, as the "Conrad DeRouen, Jr. Post Office" (Rep. Boustany - Oversight and Government Reform)
  7. H.Res. 566 - Congratulating the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association Champions, the Los Angeles Lakers, on an outstanding and historic season (Rep. Waters - Oversight and Government Reform)
  8. H.Res. 350 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation (Rep. Sestak - Oversight and Government Reform)
  9. H.Res. 654 - Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (Rep. Hastings (FL) - Foreign Affairs)
  10. H.Res. 538 - Resolution supporting Olympic Day and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Rep. Schakowsky - Foreign Affairs)
  11. H.Res. 285 - Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania for its 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania (Rep. Shimkus - Foreign Affairs)
  12. H.R. 1511 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Smith (NJ) - Foreign Affairs)
  13. H.Res. 519 - Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States (Rep. Stupak - Foreign Affairs)
  14. H.Res. 508 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the general aviation industry should be recognized for its contributions to the United States (Rep. Fortenberry - Transportation and Infrastructure)
  15. H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 (Rep. Pallone - Transportation and Infrastructure)
  16. H.R. 1665 - Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Cummings - Transportation and Infrastructure)
  17. H.R. 2498 - To designate the Federal building located at 844 North Rush Street in Chicago, Illinois, as the "William O. Lipinski Federal Building" (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure)
  18. H.R. 1752 - To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration (Rep. Brady (PA) - House Administration)
  19. H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act (Rep. Davis (CA) - House Administration)
  20. H.R. 2728 - William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act (Rep. Lofgren - House Administration)
  • Postponed Suspension Votes:
  1. H.R. 2729 - To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy (Rep. Lujan - Science and Technology)
  2. H.R. 1622 - To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (Rep. Sullivan - Science and Technology)
  3. H.Res. 507 - Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month (Rep. Courtney - Agriculture)
  4. H.Res. 270 - Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (Rep. Gingrey - Agriculture)
  5. H.Con.Res. 164 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture (Rep. McGovern - Agriculture)
  6. S.Con.Res. 30 - Recognizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics for its 125th anniversary (Sen. Schumer - Education and Labor)
  7. H.Con.Res. 123 - Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football (Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor)
  8. H.R. 1933 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Rep. Klein - Judiciary)
  9. H.R. 2632 - Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (Rep. Rangel - Judiciary)
  10. H.R. 1675 - Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Murphy (CT) - Financial Services)

Quote of the Day

"May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, The foresight to know where you are going, And the insight to know when you have gone too far."

- Irish Blessing