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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
House meets at 10:00 a.m.

Ten One Minutes per side.

H.R. 2781 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Rep. Schrader – Natural Resources)

*Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate*
P.Q.	Y 241	N 176
Rule	Y 244	N 176

Passage

Y 292

N 133

H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Dingell – Energy and Commerce)

Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate
Rule already adopted

Motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair whereby the chair ruled out of order the Gingrey (CA) motion to recommit H.R. 3961 with instructions.

Motion to Table

Y 251

N 177

Cantor (VA) Motion to Recommit H.R. 3961

MTR	Y 177	N 252
Passage	Y 243	N 183

Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills):

1. S. 1599 - A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws (Sen. Leahy - Judiciary)

Y 425

N 0

2. H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick - Small Business)

Y 343

N 55

3. H.Con.Res. 212 - Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak and Czech Republics (Rep. Mica - Foreign Affairs)

Y 426

N 0

Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour

Daily Schedule

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009:
The House meets at 10:00 a.m.

Fifteen one minutes per side.

H Con. Res. 214 - Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses for the Thanksgiving Day District Work Period

Y 243

N 166

Suspensions (7 Bills):

1. H.R. 1839 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve SCORE (Rep. Buchanan - Small Business)

Passed Voice

Y ✓

2. H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick - Small Business)

Vote Ordered

3. H.R. 1842 - Expanding Entrepreneurship Act of 2009 (Rep. Luetkemeyer - Small Business)

Passed Voice

Y ✓

4. H.R. 3738 - Small Business Early-Stage Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Nye - Small Business)

Passed Voice

Y ✓

5. H.R. 3014 - Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Act (Rep. Dahlkemper - Small Busness)

Passed Voice

Y ✓

6. H.Res. 890 - Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, to the United States (Rep. McDermott - Foreign Affairs)

Adopted Voice

Y ✓

7. H.Con.Res. 212 - Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak and Czech Republics (Rep. Mica - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Ordered

H.R. 3791 - Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Mitchell – Science and Technology)
amendments

*Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate*
P.Q.	Y 242	N 174
Rule	Y 245	N 173

Passage

Y 395

N 31

Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill):

1. S. 1599 - A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws (Sen. Leahy - Judiciary)

Vote Ordered

Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour.

Daily Schedule

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour
Legislative Business begins at 12:00 p.m.

Unlimited One Minutes.

Approval of the Journal

Y 243

N 177

P 1

Suspensions (7 Bills)

1. H.R. 3618 - Clean Hull Act of 2009 (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure)

Passed Voice Y ✓ N

2. H.Res. 841 - Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday" (Rep. Gerlach - Transportation and Infrastructure)

Y 413

N 1

3. H.R. 3360 - Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Matsui - Transportation and Infrastructure)

Y 416 N 0

4. H.Res. 891 - Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009 (Rep. Loretta Sanchez - Transportation and Infrastructure)

Y 419 N 0

5. H.R. 3305 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 224 South Boulder Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the "H. Dale Cook Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Sullivan - Transportation and Infrastructure)

Passed Voice Y ✓ N

6. S. 1599 - A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to include in the Federal charter of the Reserve Officers Association leadership positions newly added in its constitution and bylaws (Sen. Leahy - Judiciary)

Vote Ordered Y N

7. H.Res. 851 - Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, headquartered in Sacramento, California (Rep. Matsui - Judiciary)

Adopted Voice

Y ✓

Possible consideration of a Motion to Go To Conference on H.R. 2847 – Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Mollohan – Appropriations) Motion to Instruct Conferees

Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour.

Daily Schedule

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009:
On Monday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m.

Suspensions (6 Bills):

1. H.R. 3767 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 North Main Street in Smithfield, Utah, as the "W. Hazen Hillyard Post Office Building" (Rep. Bishop (UT) - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 368

N 0

2. S. 1825 - A bill to extend the authority for relocation expenses test programs for Federal employees (Sen. Lieberman - Oversight and Government Reform

Passed Voice

Y ✓

3. H.R. 3539 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 Harrison Avenue in Harrison, New Jersey, as the "Patricia D. McGinty-Juhl Post Office Building" (Rep. Sires - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 367

N 0

4. H.R. 1506 - To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived and relinquished in certain circumstances (Rep. Slaughter - Oversight and Government Reform)

Passed Voice

Y ✓

5. S. 1314 - A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 630 Northeast Killingsworth Avenue in Portland, Oregon, as the "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office" (Sen. Wyden - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 373

N 0

6. H.R. 1242 - To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (Rep. Maloney - Financial Services)

Off

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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the provisions of H.Con.Res. 210 the House stands adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009 for the Veteran's Day District Work Period.

For information regarding the action which took place in the House on Saturday, November 7, 2009, when the House last met, please click here.

Information regarding the schedule for the Week of November 16, 2009 will be announced as it becomes available. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Daily Schedule

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
House meets at 9:00 am

Ten one minutes per side

H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Rep. Dingell – Energy and Commerce) Amendments

*Structured rule, 4 hours of general debate*
P.Q.	Y 247	N 187
Rule	Y 242	N 192

Cantor (VA) Motion to Recommit H.R. 3962

MTR

Y 187

N 247

Passage

Y 220

N 215

Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Bills)

1. H.R. 3737 - Small Business Microlending Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. Ellsworth - Small Business)

Y 405

N 23

2. H.R. 1838 - To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers (Rep. Fallin - Small Business)

Y 428

N 4

3. H.R. 1845 - Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 (Rep. Schock - Small Business)

Y 412

N 20

4. H.Res. 700 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week (Rep. Loebsack - Education and Labor)

Y 431

N 1

5. H.Res. 877 - Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008 (Rep. Wu - Foreign Affairs)

Y 426 N 1

6. H.Res. 892 - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs)

Y 431

N 1

7. H.Res. 833 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein (Rep. Schiff - Foreign Affairs)

Adopted Voice

Y ✓

8. H.Con.Res. 209 - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. hostages in Iran (Rep. Fortenberry - Foreign Affairs)

Adopted Voice Y ✓ N

9. H.Res. 895 - Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers of the United States Army who lost their lives in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas (Rep. Carter - Armed Services)

Y 428

N 0

Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009:
Friday, The House meets at 9:00 a.m.

Five one minutes per side.

H.Con.Res. 210 - Providing for the adjournment of the two houses for the Veterans' Day District Work Period

Y 235

N 179

Suspensions (12 Bills):

1. H.Res. 893 - Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees (Rep. Serrano - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 366 N 17 P 11

2. H.R. 3737 - Small Business Microlending Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. Ellsworth - Small Business)

Vote Requested

3. H.R. 1838 - To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers (Rep. Fallin - Small Business)

Vote Requested

4. H.R. 3743 - Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Griffith - Small Business)

Adopted Voice

Y ✓

5. H.R. 1845 - Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 (Rep. Schock - Small Business)

Vote Requested

6. H.Res. __ - Providing for the passage of the bills (H.R. 1299) - Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 as amended – and (S.1023) The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (Rep. Brady - House Administration)

Adopted Voice

Y ✓

7. H.Res. 700 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week (Rep. Loebsack - Education and Labor)

Vote Requested

8. H.Res. 877 - Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008 (Rep. Wu - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested Y N

9. H.Res. 892 - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested

10. H.Res. 833 - Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein (Rep. Schiff - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested

11. H.Con.Res. 209 - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. hostages in Iran (Rep. Fortenberry - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested

12. H.Res. 895 - Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers of the United States Army who lost their lives in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas (Rep. Carter - Armed Services)

Vote Ordered

H.R. 2868 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (Rep. Thompson (MS) – Homeland Security) – Complete Consideration Amendments
Dent (PA) Motion to Recommit H.R. 2868

MTR

Y 189

N 236

Passage

Y 230

N 193

Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills):

1. H.R. 3788 - To designate the "Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building" in Stow, Ohio (Rep. LaTourette - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 415

N 1

2. S. 1211 - To designate the "Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building" in Orchard Park, New York (Sen. Schumer - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 408

N 0

Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour.

Daily Schedule

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009
House meets at 10:00 a.m.

Ten One Minutes per side.

H.R. 2868 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 Begin consideration (Rep. Thompson (MS) – Homeland Security)

*Structured Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate*
P.Q.	Y 241	N 180
Rule	Y 233	N 182

Suspensions (6 Bills)

1. H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - agree to Senate Amendments (Rep. McDermott – Ways and Means)

Y 403

N 12

2. H.R. 1849 - World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 (Rep. Cleaver - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 418 N 1

3. S. 748 - To redesignate a facility of the United States Postal Service in San Diego, California,as the "Cesar E. Chavez Post Office" (Sen. Boxer - Oversight and Government Reform)

Adopted Voice Y ✓ N

4. H.R. 3788 - To designate the "Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building" in Stow, Ohio(Rep. LaTourette - Oversight and Government Reform)

Vote Ordered Y N

5. S. 1211 - To designate the "Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building" in Orchard Park, New York(Sen. Schumer - Oversight and Government Reform)

Vote Ordered Y N

6. H.R. 3276 - American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (Rep. Markey (MA) - Energy and Commerce)

Y 400

N 17

Postponed Suspension Votes (4 bills)

1. H.Res. 868 - Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (Rep. Davis (CA) - Armed Services)

Vote Ordered Y N

2. H.Con.Res. 139 - Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation (Rep. Lamborn - Armed Services)

Y 411 N 0

3. H.Res. 880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries (Rep. Cassidy - Education and Labor)

Y 409

N 0

4. H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor)

Y 409

N 0

Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour.

Daily Schedule

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2009
House meets at 10:00 a.m.

Fifteen One Minutes per side.

H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 (Rep. Maloney – Financial Services)
Amendments

*Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate*
P.Q.	Y 228	N 176
Rule	Y 234	N 175

Castle (DE) Motion to Recommit H.R. 3639

MTR

Y 171

N 253

Passage

Y 331

N 92

Suspensions (6 Bills)

1. H.Res. 868 - Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (Rep. Davis (CA) - Armed Services)

Vote Ordered Y N

2. H.Con.Res. 139 - Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation (Rep. Lamborn - Armed Services)

Vote Ordered Y N

3. H.Res. 856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21 (Rep. Nadler - Armed Services)

Y 420 N 0

4. H.Res. 880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries (Rep. Cassidy - Education and Labor)

Vote Requested

5. H.Res. 752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters (Rep. Halvorson - Education and Labor)

Adopted Voice Y ✓ N

6. H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor)

Vote Requested

Postponed Suspensions (5 Bills)

1) H.Res. 858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions (Rep. Engel - Foreign Affairs)

Y    405 N    1 P    2

2) H.Res. 839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources (Rep. Blumenauer - Foreign Affairs)

Y    409 N    5

3) H.Res. 711 - Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs (Rep. Davis (IL) - Foreign Affairs)

Y    421 N    1

4) H.Res. 863 - Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Rep. Shea-Porter - Foreign Affairs)

Y    421 N    1

5) H.Res. 641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)

Y 422

N 1

Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Tuesday, House meets at 8:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate.
The House will then meet at 9:00 a.m. and recess immediately.
At 10:00 a.m. in a Joint Meeting will assemble in the Hall of the House to receive Her Excellency, Doctor Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Unlimited one minutes.

Suspensions (15 Bills)

1) H.Res. 858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions (Rep. Engel - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Ordered Y N

2) H.Res. 839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources (Rep. Blumenauer - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested Y N

3) H.Res. 711 - Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs (Rep. Davis (IL) - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Requested Y N

4) H.Res. 863 - Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and prioritize resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Rep. Shea-Porter - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Ordered Y N

5) H.Res. 641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)

Vote Ordered

6) H.Res. 867 - Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs)

Y 344 N 36 P 22

7) H.Res. 868 - Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces (Rep. Davis (CA) - Armed Services)

Y N

8) H.Con.Res. 139 - Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation (Rep. Lamborn - Armed Services)

Y N

9) H.Res. 856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21 (Rep. Nadler - Armed Services)

Y N

10) H.Res. 880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries (Rep. Cassidy - Education and Labor)

Y N

11) H.Res. 752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters (Rep. Halvorson - Education and Labor)

Y N

12) H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor)

Y N

13) H.R. 2136 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act (Rep. Fudge - Education and Labor)

Y N

14) H.R. 3276 - American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (Rep. Markey (MA) - Energy and Commerce)

Y N

15) H.R. 1849 - World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 (Rep. Cleaver - Oversight and Government Reform)

Postponed Suspension Votes: (5 Bills)

1. H.R. 3949 - Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs)

Y    382 N    2

2. H.Res. 398 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success (Rep. Fortenberry - Veterans' Affairs)

Y    367 N    0

3. H.Res. 866 - Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict (Rep. Kind - Veterans' Affairs)

Y    389 N    0

4. H.R. 3157 - To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" (Rep. Peterson - Veterans' Affairs)

Y 398 N 0

5. H.Res. 736 - Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009 (Rep. Platts - Oversight and Government Reform)

Y 390

N 0

Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour.