LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 17, 2011

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The Speaker designated the Honorable Ted Poe to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. The House convened, starting a new legislative day. Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrow 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. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. Considered as privileged matter. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 174 . Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 147 : providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 179 (Roll no. 189) . Point of order raised by Mr. Weiner on the content of the measure. Mr. Weiner stated that the underlying bill made in order by H. Res. 174 had not been posted online for 72 hours, and as such, was in violation of the rules of the House. Point of order ove Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 190) . DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 28 . Considered pursuant to a previous order. H. Res. 174 : providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 1076 ) to prohibit Federal funding of Nati The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postpon DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1076 . Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1076 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying legislation from lim The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 235 (Roll no. 191) . Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 1076 : to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On passage Passed by recorded vot Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193) . ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches. H. Con. Res. 28 : directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 27 and passed H.J. Res. 48 . SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. The House adjourned pursuant to pursuant to the order of the House of March 17,. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 18, 2011. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. Mr. Nunnelee moved that the House do now adjourn.