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MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009 No Session TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009 House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour Legislative Business begins at 12:00 p.m. Recorded Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Unlimited one minutes. Suspensions (5 Bills) S. 407 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 Y  403 N  0 H.R. 1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 Y  409 N  1 H.R. 1211 Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act Y  408 N  0 H.R. 1172 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors Y  411 N  0 H.R. 1777 Making technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965 Y  411 N  0 Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009 House meets at 10:00 a.m. Fifteen One Minutes per side. Motion     to Adjourn Y     96 N     308 Motion     to Adjourn #2 Y     73 N     316 Motion     to Adjourn #3 Y     26 N     361 Motion     to Adjourn #4 Y     25 N     366 Motion     to Adjourn #5 Y     31 N     393 Motion     to Adjourn #6 Y     36 N     381 Suspension (1 Bill) 1. H.R. 2990 – Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services) Y     404 N     0 H.R. 2892 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Price (NC) – Appropriations)  Amendments Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate P.Q. Y     238 N     174 Reconsider Y     172 N     238 Rule Y     236 N     181 Reconsider Y     169 N     251 Rogers (KY) Motion to Recommit H.R. 2892 MTR Y    234 N     193 Passage Y     389 N     37 H.R. 2647 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services) The House had under consideration H.R. 2647 and came to no resolution thereon. Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate P.Q. Y     245 N     181 Rule Y     222 N     202 Passage Y    N Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Ten One minutes per side. H.R. 2647 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services)  Complete Consideration Amendments Structure Rule, One hour of debate Forbes Motion to Recommit H.R. 2647 MTR Y     170 N     244               Passage Y     389 N     22 P     1 H.R. 2996  – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations) We have moved to Amendments Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate P.Q. Y     245 N     174 Rule Y     241 N     182 Passage Y N Motion     to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair whereby the chair ruled that the resolution offered by Mr. Price (GA) does not constitute a question of the privileges of the House. Motion Y    245 N   174 Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour. FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 House meets at 9:00 a.m. Five One Minutes per side. S.Con.Res. 31 – The Democrat’s resolution providing for the adjournment of the two Houses for the Independence Day District Work Period. Y     243 N     180 H.R. 2454 – American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Rep. Waxman – Energy and Commerce) Amendments Structured  Rule, 3 Hours of Debate P.Q. Y     232 N     189 Rule Y     217 N     205 Passage Y     219 N     212 H.R. 2996 – Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Complete Consideration (Rep. Dicks – Appropriations) Amendments Passage Y     254 N     173

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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009: House meets at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour Legislative Business begins at 2:00 p.m. Recorded votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Unlimited One-Minutes Suspensions (19 Bills) 1.     S. 615 – Providing additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (Sen. Collins – Foreign Affairs) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 2.     H.Res. 430 – Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy (Rep. Pascrell – Foreign Affairs) Y     381 N     0 3.     H.Res. 309 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations (Rep. King (NY) – Foreign Affairs) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 4.     H.Res. 479 – Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to United States-Japan relations (Rep. Hirono – Foreign Affairs) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 5.     H.R. 2422 – To designate the “Kyle G. West Post Office Building” in Georgetown, Texas (Rep. Carter – Oversight and Government Reform)   Passed Voice Y ✓ N 6.     H.R. 2325 – To designate  the “Laredo Veterans Post Office” in Laredo, Texas (Rep. Cuellar – Oversight and Government Reform) Y     374 N     0 7.     H.R. 2470 – To designate  the “Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building” in Port Charlotte, Florida (Rep. Rooney – Oversight and Government Reform)   Vote Ordered Y N 8.     H.Res. 493 – Recognizing the significant contributions of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life to college campus communities in the United States and around the world (Rep. Klein – Education and Labor)   Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 9.     H.Res. 428 – Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father’s Day (Rep. McIntyre – Education and Labor)        Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 10.   H.R. 729 – Phylicia’s Law (Rep. Rothman – Education and Labor)    Y     319 N     60 11.   H.R. 780 – Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Putnam – Education and Labor) Vote Ordered Y N 12.   H.Res. 390 – Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as “America’s National Churchill Museum”, and commending its efforts to recognize the importance of the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill and to educate the people of the United States about his legacy of character, leadership, and citizenship (Rep. Luetkemeyer – Education and Labor) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 13.   H.Con.Res. 135 – Directing the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol (Rep. Lewis (GA) – House Administration) OFF Y N 14.   H.Con.Res. 131 – Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of “In God We Trust” in the Capitol Visitor Center (Rep. Lungren – House Administration) OFF Y N 15.   H.R. 2765 – To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments and certain foreign judgments against the providers of interactive computer services (Rep. Cohen – Judiciary)   Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 16.   H . Res. 530 - Commending the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game and recognizing the historical significance of the location of the game in Cincinnati, Ohio (Rep. Driehaus – Judiciary) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 17.   H.R. 2661 – Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Gohmert – Judiciary) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 18.   H.R. 2247 – Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Rep. Cohen – Judiciary) Vote Ordered Y N 19.   H.Res. 540 – Expressing condolences to families affected by ConAgra Foods Plant Explosion in Garner, North Carolina (Rep. Etheridge – Judiciary) Y     381 N     0

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MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009 House meets at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour Legislative Business begins at 2:00 p.m.  Recorded Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Unlimited One-minutes. Suspensions (8 Bills)   1. H.R. 1736 – International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2009 ( Rep. Baird – Science and Technology ) Y     341 N     52 2. H.R. 1709 – STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009 ( Rep. Gordon – Science and Technology ) Y     353 N     39 3. H.Res. 492 – Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week ( Rep. Carnahan – Science and Technology ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 4. H.Res. 356 – Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as “Boy Scouts of America Day”, in celebration of the Nation’s largest youth scouting organization’s 100th anniversary ( Rep. Hall (TX) – Oversight and Government Reform ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 5. H.Res. 435 – Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage ( Rep. Honda – Oversight and Government Reform ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 6. H.R. 885 – Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act ( Rep. Larson – Oversight and Government Reform ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 7. H.Res. 420 – Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day ( Rep. Latta – Oversight and Government Reform ) Y     391 N     0 8. H.R. 466 – Wounded Veteran Job Security Act ( Rep. Doggett – Veterans’ Affairs ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour. TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour Legislative Business begins at 12:00 p.m.  Unlimited One Minutes. Suspensions (17 Bills) 1. H.Res. 505 – Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009 ( Rep. Slaughter – Judiciary )   Y     423 N     0 2. H.R. 2675 – Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act ( Rep. Johnson (GA) – Judiciary ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 3. H.R. 1741 – Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009 ( Rep. Cummings – Judiciary )   Y     412 N     11 4. H.R. 2344 – Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 ( Rep. Inslee – Judiciary ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 5. H.Res. 515 – Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009 ( Rep. Franks – Judiciary ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 6. H.Res. 503 – Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week ( Rep. Altmire – Education and Labor ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 7. H.Res. 453 – Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service ( Rep. Matsui – Education and Labor )   Vote Ordered Y N 8. H.Res. 411 – Supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California ( Rep. McCarthy (CA) – Education and Labor ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 9. H.Res. 454 – Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ( Rep. Poe – Education and Labor )   Vote Ordered Y N 10. H.R. 1687 – To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at McKinley Avenue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as the “Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse” ( Rep. Boccieri – Transportation and Infrastructure )   Vote Ordered Y N 11. H.Res. 472 – Congratulating and saluting the seventieth anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and their dedication to general aviation, safety and the important contribution general aviation provides to the United States ( Rep. Dent – Transportation and Infrastructure ) Passed Voice Y ✓ N 12. H.Res. 410 – Recognizing the numerous contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States ( Rep. Klein – Transportation and Infrastructure ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 13. H.Res. 484 – Expressing support for designation of June 10th as “National Pipeline Safety Day” ( Rep. Larsen – Transportation and Infrastructure ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 14. H.Res. 385 – Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one’s fellow man ( Rep. Bishop (GA) – Financial Services )  Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 15. H.Res. 502 – Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States ( Rep. Gary Miller – Financial Services ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 16. H.Res. 498 – Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary ( Rep. Teague – Homeland Security ) Adopted Voice Y ✓ N 17. H.R. 2751 – Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act ( Rep. Sutton – Energy and Commerce )   Y     298 N     119 P     2 Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009: On Wednesday, the House meets at 10:00 a.m. Fifteen One Minutes per side. H.Res. 522 – Providing for consideration of H.R. 2410 – Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years, 2010 and 2011 and H.R. 1886 -Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009. Y     238 N     183 H.R. 2410 – Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 ( Rep. Berman – Foreign Affairs ) ( Subject to a Rule ) Amendments Structured Rule, One Hour of Debate Burton (IN) Motion to Recommit H.R. 2410 MTR Y     174 N     250 Passage Y     235 N     187 Possible Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2346 – Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Rep. Obey – Appropriations ) Motion to Instruct Conferees. Y N Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills):  1. H.Res. 453 – Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service ( Rep. Matsui – Education and Labor )   Y     359 N     60 2. H.Res. 454 – Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ( Rep. Poe – Education and Labor )   Y     419 N     0 3. H.R. 1687 – To designate the “Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse” in Canton, Ohio ( Rep. Boccieri – Transportation and Infrastructure )   Vote Ordered Y N Special Orders: Republicans have the first hour. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 House meets at 10:00 a.m.  Ten One Minutes per side. H.R. 1886 – Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 ( Rep. Berman – Foreign Affairs ) Amendments Rule Previously Adopted,              Structured Rule, One hour of Debate Rogers (MI) Motion to Recommit MTR Y     164 N     245 Passage Y     234 N     185 Lewis (CA)  Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2346, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, to   insist that the House Conferees: ·          Maintain the House’s higher level of Defense spending ($81.3 billion); ·          Not exceed the Senate’s overall spending number ($91.3 billion); ·          Insist upon the House’s higher level of Military Construction spending ($3.2 billion); ·          Recede to the Senate amendment relating to the release of detainee photographic records; and ·          Not sign their approval of the Conference Report unless it is available in an electronic, searchable, and downloadable form for at least 48 hours. Y     267 N     152 Suspension (1 Bill) 1. H.Res. 529 –  Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel Y  413 N  0 Postponed Suspension Votes (1): 1. H.R. 1687 – To designate the “Ralph Regula Federal Building and United States Courthouse” in Canton, Ohio ( Rep. Boccieri – Transportation and Infrastructure )   Y     416 N     0 Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009: House meets at 9:00 a.m. Five One Minutes per side.   Senate Amendment to H.R. 1256 – Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Rep. Waxman – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule)              Concur in Senate Amendment, One hour of debate Rule Y ✓ N     Adoption Y    307 N    97

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