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March 2010
11 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one minutes" per side // H.Res. 1031 - Impeaching G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Privileged Resolution) (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Privileged Resolution) (Rep. Flake) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1107 - Recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 1047 - Commending The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team for its victory in the 2010 Rose Bowl (Rep. Kilroy / Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 4506 - Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 (Rep. Cohen / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
11 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.R.1586, the legislative vehicle for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill.
 
10 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 4786 - To provide authority to compensate Federal employees for the 2-day period in which authority to make expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund lapsed (Rep. Connolly / Transportation and Infrastructure) // 2) H.Con.Res. 249 - Commemorating the 45th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role that it played in ensuring the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Rep. Lewis (GA) / Judiciary) // 3) H.Res. 1081 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (Rep. Lewis (GA) / Judiciary) // 4) H.Res. 1087 - Honoring the life of John H. "Jack" Ruffin, Jr. (Rep. Barrow / Judiciary) // 5) H.Res. 1115 - Expressing appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena on the 25th anniversary of his death (Rep. Hunter / Judiciary) // 6) H.Res. 1061 - Honoring the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. "Joe" Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Court Security Officers in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010 (Rep. Titus / Judiciary) // 7) H.R. 4506 - Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 (Rep. Cohen / Judiciary) // 8) H.R. 4783 - To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated (Rep. Levin / Ways and Means) // 9) H.R. 4573 - Debt Relief for Earthquake Recovery in Haiti Act (Rep. Waters / Financial Services) // H.Con.Res. 248 - Afghanistan War Powers Resolution (Privileged Resolution) (Closed Rule, Three Hours of General Debate) (Rep. Kucinich / Foreign Affairs) // Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1088 - Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation (Rep. Connolly / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 1107 - Recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 1044 - Expressing Condolences for the victims of the February 27th 2010 earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the Chilean people as they plan for the recovery and reconstruction for their Country (Rep. Hinojosa / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.R. 4621 - Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act (Rep. Maloney / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 1047 - Commending The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team for its victory in the 2010 Rose Bowl (Rep. Kilroy / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
10 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.R.4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, and the Baucus substitute amendment to the bill. If cloture is invoked the Senate will proceed to a vote on the passage of H.R.4213.
 
9 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. "One minutes" // Suspensions (15 Bills): 1. H.Res. 1055 - Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event (Rep. Doyle - Science and Technology) // 2. H.Res. 1069 - Congratulating Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for being awarded the Nobel Prize in physics (Rep. Lance - Science and Technology) // 3. H.Res. 935 - Honoring John E. Warnock, Charles M. Geschke, Forrest M. Bird, Esther Sans Takeuchi, and IBM Corporation for receiving the 2008 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (Rep. Lofgren - Science and Technology) // 4. H.R. 3650 - Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep. Baird - Science and Technology) // 5. H.Res. 1032 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to assist the Mexican Government in fighting the drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and United States citizens, both in the United States and abroad (Rep. Chu - Foreign Affairs) // 6. H.Res. 1088 - Recognizing the plight of people with albinism in East Africa and condemning their murder and mutilation (Rep. Connolly - Foreign Affairs) // 7. H.Res. 1107 - Recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs) // 8. H.Res. __ - Expressing Condolences for the victims of the February 27th 2010 earthquake in Chile, as well as solidarity with and support for the Chilean people as they plan for the recovery and reconstruction for their Country (Rep. Hinojosa - Foreign Affairs) // 9. H.Res. 1036 - Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States (Rep. Garrett - Oversight and Government Reform) // 10. H.R. 4621 - Prevent Deceptive Census Look Alike Mailings Act (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) // 11. H.R. 4547 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 Station Road in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, as the "Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office" (Rep. Sestak - Oversight and Government Reform) // 12. H.R. 4624 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the "SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office" (Rep. Souder - Oversight and Government Reform) // 13. H.Res. 1091 - Expressing support for designation of the week of February 28 through March 7, 2010, as "School Social Work Week" (Rep. Kennedy - Education and Labor) // 14. H.Res. 1047 - Commending The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team for its victory in the 2010 Rose Bowl (Rep. Kilroy - Education and Labor) // 15. H.Res. 1142 - Congratulating Silver Lake College for 75 years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education (Rep. Petri - Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
9 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate resumes consideration of H.R.4213, proceeding to a series of votes in relation to the following: Baucus amendment #3429 (alternative to Coburn #3358 regarding transparency); Coburn amendment #3358 (Transparency); Murray amendment #3356, as further modified (TANF/Youth Jobs); Republican alternative to Murray #3356. There will be 4 minutes for debate equally divided prior to each vote. All votes after the first vote in this sequence will be limited to 10 minutes each. Following this series of votes, the Senate will recess until 2:15pm for the caucus luncheons, thereafter proceeding to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus amendment #3336 (Substitute).
 
8 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.R.4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009. There will be no roll call votes.
 
8 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
5 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
 
5 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
4 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments with an Amendment to H.R. 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (Subject to a Rule) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 1086 - Recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census (Rep. Baca / Oversight and Government Reform) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 699 - Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlifting, Air National Guard (Rep. Graves / Armed Services) // 2) H.Res. 1111 - Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 362 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (Rep. Watson / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 1079 - Congratulating the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history (Rep. Cao / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
4 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and resumes consideration of H.R.4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
 
3 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1096 - Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month (Rep. Reyes / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 1079 - Congratulating the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history (Rep. Cao / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 1082 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the fourth annual America Saves Week (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson / Financial Services) // 4) H.R. 2554 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (GA) / Financial Services) // 5) H.Con.Res. 239 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (Rep. Davis (CA) / House Administration) // 6) H.Con.Res. 236 - Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust (Rep. Klein / House Administration) // 7) S. 2968 - Making certain technical and conforming amendments to the Lanham Act (Sen. Leahy / Judiciary) // 8) H.Res. 1127 - Expressing concern regarding the suicide plane attack on Internal Revenue Service employees in Austin, Texas (Rep. Doggett / Ways and Means) // 9) H.Res. 1117 - Commending and congratulating the California State University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary (Rep. Lofgren / Education and Labor) // H.R. 4247 - Keeping All Students Safe Act (Structured Rule) (Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: George Miller Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Postponed Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 747 - Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College (Rep. Hall (NY) / Armed Services) // 2) H.Res. 699 - Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (Rep. Graves / Armed Services) // 3) H.Res. 1111 - Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 362 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (Rep. Watson / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
3 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders, with 3 amendments pending to the bill: Sessions (Spending Caps); Thune (Business Taxes); Landrieu (Go Zone). Senators Murray and Sanders then proceed to offer the next 2 Democratic amendments and Senator Bunning proceeds to offer the next 2 Republican amendments. Roll call votes are expected to occur throughout the day.
 
2 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (10 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1097 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week (Rep. Lipinski / Science and Technology) // 2) H.R. 3820 - Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2009 (Rep. Wu / Science and Technology) // 3) H.Res. 747 - Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009 (Rep. Hall (NY) / Armed Services) // 4) H.Res. 699 - Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard (Rep. Graves / Armed Services Cost)5) H.Res. 812 - Recognizing the significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program to the United States Armed Forces (Rep. Lance / Armed Services) // 6) H.Res. 1072 - Recognizing Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and excellence in higher education (Rep. Cassidy / Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 1117 - Commending and congratulating the California State University system on the occasion of its 50th anniversary (Rep. Lofgren / Education and Labor) // 8) H.Res. 1111 - Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 1112 - Congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital (Rep. Thompson (PA) / Education and Labor) // 10) H.Res. 362 - Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program (Rep. Watson / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
2 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business, thereafter proceeding to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Barbara Keenan to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit.
 
1 March 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate will begin consideration of H.R.4213, Tax Extenders.
 
1 March 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 


February 2010
26 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business. There will be no roll call votes today.
 
26 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2701 - Intelligence Authorization Act (Rep. Reyes - Intelligence) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1. H.Con.Res. 238 - Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation (Rep. Kissell - Veterans' Affairs) // Special Orders
 
25 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one minutes" per side // H.R. 2701 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Subject to a Rule)(Rep. Reyes / Intelligence) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reyes Amendment (10 minutes); Hoekstra Amendment (10 minutes); Hastings (FL) Amendment (10 minutes); Rogers (MI) Amendment (10 minutes); Eshoo et al Amendment (10 minutes); Conaway Amendment (10 minutes); Arcuri Amendment (10 minutes); Barton Amendment (10 minutes); Holt / Bartlett Amendment (10 minutes); Castle / Lynch Amendment (10 minutes); Walz Amendment (10 minutes); Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments to H.R. 3961 - Extending expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act (Subject to a Rule) (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.R. __ - Temporary Extensions Act of 2010 (Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Con.Res. 227 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week (Rep. Towns / Judiciary) // 2) H.Con.Res. 238 - Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation (Rep. Kissell / Veterans’ Affairs) // Special Orders
 
25 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate resumes consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.1299, the legslative vehicle for the Travel Promotion bill.
 
24 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // H.R. 4626 - Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act (Reps. Perriello/Markey (CO) - Judiciary) (Subject to a Rule) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1. H.Con.Res. 238 - Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation (Rep. Kissell - Veterans' Affairs) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1. H.Res. 1074 - Honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations (Rep. Kilroy - Foreign Affairs) // 2. H.Res. 944 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on religious minorities in Iraq (Rep. Peters - Foreign Affairs) // 3. H.Con.Res. 227 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week (Rep. Towns - Judiciary) // 4. H.Res. 1085 - Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders
 
24 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of the House Message with respect to H.R. 2847 before engaging in up to 2 roll call votes in relation to the following items: Motion to Waive the applicable budget point of order with respect to the Reid amendment #3310 (Jobs); Motion to Concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2847. The Senate then proceeds to a period of morning business.
 
23 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one minutes" // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1066 - Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response (Rep. Meek / Armed Services) // 2) H.Res. 1059 - Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti (Rep. McMahon / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 1074 - Honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations (Rep. Kilroy / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 944 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on religious minorities in Iraq (Rep. Peters / Foreign Affairs) // 5) H.Res. 1048 - Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 (Rep. Tim Murphy (PA) / Foreign Affairs) // 6) H.R. 3695 - Billy's Law (Rep. Murphy (CT) / Judiciary) // 7) H.Con.Res. 227 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week (Rep. Towns / Judiciary) // 8) H.Res. 274 - Expressing support for designation of March as National Nutrition Month (Rep. Castor / Energy and Commerce) // 9) H.Res. __ - Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States (Brown (FL) / Transportation and Infrastructure) // H.R. 2314 - Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Abercrombie / Natural Resources) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Abercrombie Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes); Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspensions Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1039 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 1046 - Recognizing the significance of Black History Month (Rep. Al Green / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
23 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business for one hour, thereafter resuming consideration of the House Message on H.R.2847, the legislative vehicle for the Jobs bill.
 
22 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Senator Burris reads Washington's Farewell Address. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of the House Message with respect to H.R. 2847, the legislative vehicle for the jobs bill, voting on the motion to invoke cloture at 5:30 p.m.
 
22 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) H.R. 4425 - The "Martin G. 'Marty' Mahar Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Tonko / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 4238 - The "W.D. Farr Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Markey (CO) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 1046 - Recognizing the significance of Black History Month (Rep. Al Green / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Res. 1039 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 526 - Recognizing the historical and cultural significance of the John Mercer Langston Golf Course and its contributions to achieving racial equality (Del. Norton / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
19 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for the President's Day break.
 
18 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for the President's Day break.
 
17 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for the President's Day break.
 
16 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for the President's Day break.
 
15 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for the President's Day break.
 
12 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: Pursuant to H.Con.Res. 235, the Congress is not in session.
 
11 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business.
 
11 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: Pursuant to H.Con.Res 235, the House is not in session.
 
10 February 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: Pursuant to H.Con.Res. 235, the Congress is not in session.
 
9 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to debate the nominations of Joseph Greenaway to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit and of Craig Becker to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, on which votes will occur at 5:00 p.m. in relation to the Greenaway nomination and cloture on the Becker nomination.
 
9 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Due to inclement weather, the House adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
 
8 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene for a brief session in order to change the order of the previously scheduled roll call votes, which will be held on Tuesday.
 
8 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
5 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
5 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
4 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and proceeds to executive session to debate the nomination of Patricia Smith to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor prior to the vote on her confirmation, thereafter proceeding to consideration of the nomination of Martha Johnson to be Administrator of the GSA and voting on the motion to invoke cloture before immediately proceeding to vote on confirmation of the nomination in the event that cloture is invoked.
 
4 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 4061 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Lipinski - Science and Technology); Amendments - Recorded Votes Pending (4): Halvorson/Shea-Porter Amendment; Kilroy Amendment; Kissell Amendment; Owens Amendment // Senate Amendments to H.J.Res. 45 - To Establish Statutory PAYGO Requirements and Permit Continued Financing of Government Operations (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 1022 - Honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulating the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Medgar Evers (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary)// 2) H.Res. 960 - Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking (Rep. Poe - Judiciary) // 3) S. 2950 - To extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (Sen. Schumer - Judiciary) // 4) H.R. 4532 - Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010 (Rep. Tanner - Ways and Means) // Special Orders
 
3 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (2 Bills): 1) H.R. 2843 - Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2009 (Rep. Wasserman Schultz / House Administration) // 2) H.R. 4532 - Social Security Disability Applicants' Access to Professional Representation Act of 2010 (Rep. Tanner / Ways and Means) // H.R. 4061 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lipinski / Science and Technology) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Hastings (FL) / Rodriguez Amendment (10 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Matheson Amendment (10 minutes); Roskam Amendment (10 minutes); Edwards (MD) Amendment (10 minutes); Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes); Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes); Garamendi Amendment (10 minutes); McCarthy (NY) / Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Smith (WA) Amendment (10 minutes); Langevin Amendment (10 minutes); Loretta Sanchez Amendment (10 minutes); Cuellar Amendment (10 minutes); Shea-Porter Amendment (10 minutes); Clarke Amendment (10 minutes); Bright Amendment (10 minutes); Connolly Amendment (10 minutes); Halverson / Shea-Porter Amendment (10 minutes); Kilroy Amendment (10 minutes); Kissell Amendment (10 minutes); Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Nye Amendment (10 minutes); Owens (NY) Amendment (10 minutes); Henrich Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
3 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
2 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. "One minutes" // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1. H.R. 4495 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Post Office" (Rep. Giffords - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.Res. 957 - Honoring Jimmie Johnson, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion (Rep. McHenry - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3. H.Res. 1014 - Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of North American Inclusion Month (Rep. Towns - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4. H.Res. 1043 - Recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in higher education. (Rep. Guthrie - Education and Labor) // 5. H.Res. 901 - Recognizing the 49th anniversary of the first day of integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana (Rep. Moore (WI) // - Education and Labor) // 6. H.Res. 1022 - Honoring the life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulating the United States Navy for naming a supply ship after Medgar Evers (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary) // 7. H.Res. 960 - Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking (Rep. Poe - Judiciary) // 8. S. 2950 - To extend the pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (Sen. Schumer - Judiciary) // 9. H.Res. 1044 - Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration and extermination camp, honoring the victims of the Holocaust, and expressing commitment to strengthen the fight against bigotry and intolerance (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
2 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business, therafter proceeding to executive session resume post-cloture debate on the nomination of Patricia Smith to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor.
 
1 February 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a period of morning business for one hour, thereafter turning to executive session to debate the nomination of Patricia Smith to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor, voting on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.
 
1 February 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 


January 2010
29 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
29 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business with no roll call votes scheduled for the day.
 
28 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public Debt. At 10:30 a.m., the Senate proceeds to five roll call votes in relation to the following amendments: Brownback (Commission); Sessions-McCaskill (spending caps); Reid (paygo); Baucus for Reid (substitute); final passage of H.J.Res. 45. The Senate then proceeds to executive session to debate the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Ben Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
 
28 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
27 January 2010 - STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: President Barack Obama delivers his first State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress.
 
27 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed at 8:30 p.m. to the House chamber for the State of the Union address.
 
27 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business, recessing at 5:00 p.m until approximately 8:35 p.m. for a Joint Session with the Senate to recieve the State of the Union address from the President of the United States. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // H.R. 4474 - Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (Rep. Minnick - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2010 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // Suspensions (2 Bills): 1. H.R. __ - To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Rep. Velazquez - Small Business) // 2. H.Res. 1020 - Honoring the 95th anniversary of the signing of the Rocky Mountain National Park Act (Rep. Markey (CO) - Natural Resources) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1. H.Res. 1024 - Expressing support for designation of January as Poverty in America Awareness Month (Rep. McDermott - Ways and Means)
 
26 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. "One minutes" // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1. H.Res. 583 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lester Flatt has made an invaluable contribution to American art as both a songwriter and a performer, leaving an indelible legacy in bluegrass music (Rep. Davis (TN) - Education and Labor) // 2. H.Res. 990 - Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Mentoring Month" (Rep. McCollum - Education and Labor) // 3. H.Res. 1030 - Congratulating Messiah College men's and women's soccer teams on winning the 2009 NCAA Division III national championships (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor) // 4. H.Res. 1029 - Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1 through February 5, 2010, as "National School Counseling Week" (Rep. Linda Sanchez - Education and Labor) // 5. H.Res. 1011 - Recognizing the importance of cervical health and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages and supporting the goals and ideals of Cervical Health Awareness Month (Rep. Halvorson - Energy and Commerce) // 6. H.Res. 1003 - Expressing support for the designation of January 10, 2010 through January 16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination Week (Rep. Chu - Energy and Commerce) // 7. H.Res. 1024 - Expressing support for designation of January as Poverty in America Awareness Month (Rep. McDermott - Ways and Means) // 8. S. 2949 - Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means/Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
26 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public Debt. At 11:30 a.m., the Senate proceeds to two roll call votes on the Baucus amendment(Social Security) and the Conrad/Gregg amendment (Fiscal Task Force).
 
25 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public Debt. At 5:30 p.m., the Senate will turn to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Rosana Peterson to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington, voting on confirmation at 6:00 p.m.
 
25 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
22 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
22 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public Debt. There are no roll call votes.
 
21 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 3254 - Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (Rep. Lujan - Natural Resources) // H.R. 3342 - Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act (Rep. Lujan - Natural Resources) // H.R. 1065 - White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick - Natural Resources) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1. H.R. 3250 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building" (Rep. Bishop (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.Con.Res. 158 - Expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer (Rep. Etheridge - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3. H.Res. 1021 - Expressing Condolences to and Solidarity with the People of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating Earthquake of January 12th, 2010 (Rep. Lee (CA) - Foreign Affairs) // 4. Senate Amendments to H.R. 730 - Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Rep. Schiff - Homeland Security) // Special Orders
 
21 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.J.Res. 45, Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public Debt, with three pending amendments: Baucus (for Reid) amendment in the nature of a substitute; Baucus amendment (Social Security); Thune amendment (terminating authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program). Role call votes are expected to occur throughout the day.
 
20 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.Res. 1017 - Rule providing for consideration of the bills: (H.R. 3254 ) - Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, (H.R. 3342 ) - Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, and (H.R. 1065 ) - White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2009 (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Suspensions (11 Bills): 1. H.R. 3250 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1210 West Main Street in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building" (Rep. Bishop (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.Con.Res. 158 - Expressing support for the designation of an Early Detection Month for breast cancer and all forms of cancer (Rep. Etheridge - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3. H.Res. 708 - Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Rep. Schock - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4. H.R. 4095 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9727 Antioch Road in Overland Park, Kansas, as the "Congresswoman Jan Meyers Post Office Building" (Rep. Moore (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 5. H.R. 4462 - To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 6. H.Res. 1021 - Expressing Condolences to and Solidarity with the People of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating Earthquake of January 12th, 2010 (Rep. Lee (CA) - Foreign Affairs) // 7. H.Res. 1013 - Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs) // 8. H.Res. 1010 - Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday" (Rep. Conyers - Judiciary) // 9. H.Res. 1009 - Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan, on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States (Rep. Reyes - Intelligence) // 10. H.R. 2611 - To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland Security (Rep. King (NY) - Homeland Security) // 11. Senate Amendments to H.R. 730 - Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Rep. Schiff - Homeland Security) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1. H.R. 3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2009 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 3538 - Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Rep. Simpson - Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
20 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business, thereafter proceeding to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Beverly Martin to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the 11th Circuit. The Finance Committee will be discharged of H.J.Res. 45, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt, and the Senate will proceed to the measure, including the following amendments: Thune (TARP); Murkowski (Endangerment EPA regulations); Coburn (Rescissions package); Sessions (spending caps); McConnell (relevant to any amendment on the list); Reid (relevant to any amendment on the list); Reid (paygo); up to 3 Baucus amendments (relevant to any amendment on the list); Conrad and Gregg (fiscal task force), each of which is subject to a 60 vote threshold.
 
19 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (10 Bills): 1) H.R. 3726 - Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2009 (Rep. Christensen - Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 3759 - BLM Contract Extension Act (Rep. DeFazio - Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 725 - Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep. Pastor - Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 3538 - Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act (Rep. Simpson - Natural Resources) // 5) H.Res. 1007 - Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game (Rep. Bachus - Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 1004 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health (Rep. Davis (IL) - Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 776 - Congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness (Rep. Hodes - Education and Labor) // 8) H.Res. 1008 - Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools (Rep. Lipinski - Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. __ - Congratulating the Penn State women's volleyball team on winning the 2009 NCAA Division I national championship (Rep. Thompson (PA) - Education and Labor) // 10) H.Res. 991 - Commending the University of Virginia men's soccer team for winning the 2009 Division I NCAA National Championship (Rep. Perriello - Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
19 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets in a pro forma session.
 
18 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
 
15 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
15 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.
 
14 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
13 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Disposing of the President's Veto of H.J.Res. 64 - Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Obey / Appropriations) // Suspensions (11 Bills): 1) H.Res. 981 - Supporting continued political and economic development in Ukraine (Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 969 - Congratulating Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy (Rep. Kildee / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 862 - Congratulating the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (Rep. Foster / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 1001 - Congratulating North Central College (Rep. Biggert / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Res. 1002 - Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service (Rep. Platts / Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 860 - Supporting the initiatives of Chicago Wilderness and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights (Rep. Quigley / Education and Labor) // 7) H.R. 3892 - The "E.V. Wilkins Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Butterfield / Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.R. 4139 - The "Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Harper / Oversight and Government Reform) // 9) S. 692 - 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 (Sen. Schumer / Oversight and Government Reform) // 10) H.R. 2646 - Government Accountability Office Improvement Act (Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform) // 11) H.R. 3237 - To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs as title 51, United States Code, "National and Commercial Space Programs" (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
13 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.
 
12 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House conducts pro forma business and recesses immediately until 6:30 p.m. for a Quorum Call - establishing a quorum in the House of Representatives for the Second Session of the 111th Congress.
 
12 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.
 
11 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
8 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
7 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
6 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
5 January 2010 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes a pro forma session.
 
5 January 2010 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session to convene the second session of the 111th Congress.
 
4 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress has adjourned sine die.
 
1 January 2010 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is not in session. Happy New Years!
 


December 2009
31 December 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress has adjourned sine die.
 
30 December 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress has adjourned sine die.
 
29 December 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress has adjourned sine die.
 
28 December 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress has adjourned sine die.
 
25 December 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is not in session. Merry Christmas!
 
24 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to vote on final passage of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform, and H.R.4314, regarding the debt ceiling.
 
24 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
23 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: Pursuant to H.Res.976, the House meets in a pro forma session.
 
23 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
22 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
22 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
21 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform. The Senate will VOTE on the Reed Manager's Amendment at 1:00 AM. The Senate recessed at 1:32 AM to reconvene at 12:00 noon today.
 
21 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
20 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform, debating in alternating blocks until 11:30 p.m., when the Senate will recess until 12:01 a.m. to debate the motion to invoke cloture on H.R.3590 until voting on it at 1:00 a.m.
 
19 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
19 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convened to vote at 7:30 a.m. on passage of H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill, thereafter taking up the Reid Manager's Amendment to H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
18 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: At 12:01 a.m. the Senate convened to resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill, voting to invoke cloture at 1:00 a.m. The Senate recessed at 1:47 AM to reconvene at 11:00 a.m. today.
 
18 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
17 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill.
 
17 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
16 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
16 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // H.Res. 973 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment with a House Amendment to H.R. 3326 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // H.J.Res. __ - Making further continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010, and for other purposes (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. __ - To Permit Continued Financing of Government Operations (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. __ - Jobs for Main Street Act (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (6 Bills): 1. H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.R. 1110 - PHONE Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) - Judiciary) // 3. H.Res. 905 - Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court (Rep. Yarmuth - Judiciary) // 4. H.R. 4194 - Law Student Clinic Participation Act of 2009 (Rep. Lungren - Judiciary) // 5. H.R. 1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Rep. Doyle - Energy and Commerce) // 6. H.R. 3714 - Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009 (Rep. Schiff - Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
15 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
15 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 10:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (13 Bills): 1) H.R. 1517 - To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service (Rep. Engel / Homeland Security) // 2) H.R. 3978 - First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act (Rep. Rogers (AL) / Homeland Security) // 3) H.Res. 894 - Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // 4) S. 1472 - Establishing a section within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations (Sen. Durbin / Judiciary) // 5) H.Res. 150 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans (Rep. Rangel / Judiciary) // 6) H.R. 1110 - PHONE Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary) // 7) H.Res. 905 - Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court (Rep. Yarmuth / Judiciary) // 8) H.R. 4194 - Law Student Clinic Participation Act of 2009 (Rep. Lungren / Judiciary) // 9) H.R. 1147 - Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (Rep. Doyle / Energy and Commerce) // 10) H.R. 1084 - Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (Rep. Eshoo / Energy and Commerce) // 11) H.Res. __ - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49 (Rep. Wasserman Schultz / Energy and Commerce) // 12) H.R. 3714 - Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009 (Rep. Schiff / Foreign Affairs) // 13) H.R. 2194 - Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009 (Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
14 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
14 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 a.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. “One minutes” // Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) S. 303 - Reauthorizing and improving the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 (Sen. Voinovich / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 779 - Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month (Rep. Biggert / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 942 - Commending the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup (Rep. Matheson / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Con.Res. 160 - Honoring the American Kennel Club on its 125th anniversary (Rep. Price (NC) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.R. 4284 - Andean Trade Preference Extension Act (Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means) // Special Orders
 
13 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
12 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
11 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
11 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank - Financial Services) // Amendments - Recorded Votes Pending (2): Kanjorski / Frank / Sarbanes / Cohen Amendment; McCarthy (CA) Amendment; Amendments - Pending Consideration (13): Cohen / Frank Amendment; Peters Amendment; Watt Amendment; Frank / Kanjorski Amendment; Conyers / Turner / Lofgren / Marshall / Waters / Cohen / Miller (NC) / Delahunt / Nadler / Fudge Amendment; Garrett Amendment; Wittman Amendment; Minnick Amendment; Bartlett Amendment; Schakowsky / Titus Amendment; Kilroy Amendment; Minnick / Schock / Shuler / Castle / Childers / Campbell / Markey (CO) / Reichert / Teague / Bright / Boren / Griffith Amendment; Bachus Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute // Special Orders
 
10 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one minutes" per side // Conference Report on H.R. 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // H.Res. 962 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Continue Consideration of H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank - Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1. H.R. 4017 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office" (Rep. McGovern - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.Res. 35 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide increased Federal funding for continued type 1 diabetes research (Rep. Gene Green - Energy and Commerce) // 3. H.Res. 55 - Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder (Rep. Royce - Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
10 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
9 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Rep. Rangel / Ways and Means) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank - Financial Services) (Subject to a Rule - 3 hours of general debate)// Postponed Suspensions Votes (6 Bills): 1) H.R. 3951 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building" (Rep. Cao / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 4017 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office" (Rep. McGovern / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 35 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide increased Federal funding for continued type 1 diabetes research (Rep. Gene Green / Energy and Commerce) // 4) H.Res. 55 - Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder (Rep. Royce / Energy and Commerce) // 5) H.R. 3603 - To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument (Rep. Marshall / Natural Resources) // 6) H.R. 86 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation along the coast of Orange County, California (Rep. Campbell / Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
9 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
8 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
8 December 2009 - HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the assessment of the results in Afghanistan. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Commander, International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan; Karl Eikenberry, Ambassador to Afghanistan
 
8 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour debate and 10:00 p.m. for legislative business. "One Minutes" // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 3288 - Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Olver - Appropriations) Motion to Instruct Conferees. // Suspensions (18 Bills): 1. H.R. 2278 - To direct the President to transmit to Congress a report on anti-American incitement to violence in the Middle East (Rep. Bilirakis - Foreign Affairs) // 2. H.R. 2134 - Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009 (Rep. Engel - Foreign Affairs) // 3. H.Res. 915 - Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press (Rep. Donnelly - Foreign Affairs) // 4. H.Con.Res. 213 - Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides (Rep. Mack - Foreign Affairs) // 5. H.Con.Res. __ - Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009 (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs) // 6. H.R. 3951 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Louisiana Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building" (Rep. Cao - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7. H.R. 4017 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 43 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, as the "Ann Marie Blute Post Office" (Rep. McGovern - Oversight and Government Reform) // 8. H.R. 2711 - FBI Families of Fallen Heroes Act (Rep. Rogers (MI) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 9. H.Res. 907 - Recognizing the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the City of New York (Rep. Serrano - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 10. H.R. 4165 - To extend through December 31, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits (Rep. Larsen - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 11. H.R. 1854 - To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to modify an environmental infrastructure project for Big Bear Lake, California (Rep. Lewis (CA) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12. H.R. 3224 - To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, and construct a vehicle maintenance building at the vehicle maintenance branch of the Smithsonian Institution located in Suitland, Maryland (Rep. Becerra - House Administration) // 13. H.Res. 35 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide increased Federal funding for continued type 1 diabetes research (Rep. Gene Green - Energy and Commerce) // 14. H.Res. 55 - Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder (Rep. Royce - Energy and Commerce) // 15. H.R. 2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act (Rep. Rush - Energy and Commerce) // 16. H.R. 1319 - Informed P2P User Act (Rep. Bono Mack - Energy and Commerce) // 17. H.R. __ - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 18. H.R. __ - To amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to prohibit retroactive payments to individuals during periods for which such individuals are prisoners, fugitive felons, or probation or parole violators (Rep. Tanner - Ways and Means) // Postponed Suspension Votes (6 Bills): 1. H.Con.Res. 199 - Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States (Rep. Sablan - Armed Services) // 2. H.Con.Res. 206 - Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation (Rep. Broun - Armed Services) // 3. H.Res. 940 - Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary (Rep. Latta - Armed Services) // 4. H.Res. 845 - Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month (Rep. Neugebauer - Armed Services) // 5. H.R. 3603 - To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument (Rep. Marshall - Natural Resources) // 6. H.R. 86 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands (Rep. Campbell - Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
7 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (13 Bills): 1. H.Con.Res. 199 - Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States (Rep. Sablan - Armed Services) // 2. H.Con.Res. 206 - Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation (Rep. Broun - Armed Services) // 3. H.Res. 940 - Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary (Rep. Latta - Armed Services) // 4. H.Res. 845 - Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month (Rep. Neugebauer - Armed Services) // 5. H.R. 1672 - Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Larsen - Natural Resources) // 6. H.R. 2062 - Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act of 2009 (Rep. DeFazio - Natural Resources) // 7. H.R. 3940 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to extend grants and other assistance to facilitate a political status public education program for the people of Guam (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources) // 8. H.R. 3603 - To rename the Ocmulgee National Monument (Rep. Marshall - Natural Resources) // 9. H.R. 86 - To eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, provide management consistency by bringing the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, and meet the original Congressional intent of preserving Orange County's rocks and small islands (Rep. Campbell - Natural Resources) // 10. H.R. 118 - To authorize the addition of 100 acres to Morristown National Historical Park (Rep. Frelinghuysen - Natural Resources) // 11. H.R. 3388 - Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modification Act (Rep. Forbes - Natural Resources) // 12. H.R. 3804 - National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act of 2009 (Rep. Tonko - Natural Resources) // 13. H.R. 1454 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2009 (Rep. Brown (SC) - Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
7 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
6 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
5 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
4 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
4 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
3 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one minutes" per side // H.R. 4154 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pomeroy / Ways and Means) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Votes): 1) H.Res. 28 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / Homeland Security) // 2) H.R. 3570 - Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
3 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
2 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (15 Bills): 1. H.Res. 494 - Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II (Rep. Kissell – Armed Services) // 2. H.Con.Res. 129 - Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols (Rep. Dicks – Armed Services) // 3. H.Res. 861 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month (Rep. Rooney – Armed Services) // 4. S. 1422 - To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews (Sen. Murray - Education and Labor) // 5. H.Res. 897 - Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation (Rep. Guthrie - Education and Labor) // 6. H.R. 2873 - Enhanced S.E.C. Enforcement Authority Act (Rep. Campbell - Financial Services) // 7. H.R. 320 - CJ's Home Protection Act of 2009 (Rep. Ellsworth - Financial Services) // 8. H.Con.Res. 197 - Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages (Rep. Nye - Financial Services) // 9. 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) // 10. H.R. 3980 - Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act (Rep. Cuellar - Homeland Security) // 11. H.Res. 28 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit lines (Rep. Jackson-Lee - Homeland Security) // 12. H.R. 3963 - Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act (Rep. Lungren – Homeland Security) // 13. H.Res. 939 - Extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards (Rep. Smith (WA) - Judiciary) // 14. H.R. 3570 - Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Conyers - Judiciary) // 15. H.R. 515 - Radioactive Import Deterrence Act (Rep. Gordon – Energy and Commerce) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1. H.R. 3634 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Main Street in Swifton, Arkansas, as the "George Kell Post Office" (Rep. Berry - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
2 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
1 December 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. "One minutes" // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1. H.Res. 742 - Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series (Rep. Marshall / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.R. 3634 - The "George Kell Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Berry / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3. H.R. 3667 - The "Clyde L. Hillhouse Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Crenshaw / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4. H.Res. 727 - Expressing support for greater awareness of ovarian cancer (Rep. Israel / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5. H.Res. 743 - Honoring the life of Frank McCourt for his many contributions to American literature, education, and culture (Rep. Murphy (CT) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6. H.R. 3029 - To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines (Rep. Tonko / Science and Technology) // 7. H.R. 3598 - Energy and Water Research Integration Act (Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology) // Special Orders
 
1 December 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 


November 2009
30 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
30 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House remains in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
27 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
26 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
25 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
24 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
23 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Thanksgiving break.
 
21 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
20 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3590, regarding health care reform.
 
20 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
19 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. 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 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Rep. Schrader / Natural Resources) // H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce) // 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) // 2) H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick / Small Business) // 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) // Special Orders
 
19 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business, thereafter beginning consideration of S.1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services bill.
 
18 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1. H.R. 1839 - To amend the Small Business Act to improve SCORE (Rep. Buchanan - Small Business) // 2. H.R. 1834 - Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Kirkpatrick - Small Business) // 3. H.R. 1842 - Expanding Entrepreneurship Act of 2009 (Rep. Luetkemeyer - Small Business) // 4. H.R. 3738 - Small Business Early-Stage Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Nye - Small Business) // 5. H.R. 3014 - Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Act (Rep. Dahlkemper - Small Business) // 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) // 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) // H.R. 3791 - Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) (Rep. Mitchell – Science and Technology) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Titus Amendment (10 minutes); Perlmutter Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Holden Amendment (10 minutes); Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (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) // Special Orders
 
18 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the nomination of David Hamilton, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
 
17 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. "One minutes" // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1. H.R. 3618 - Clean Hull Act of 2009 (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 2. H.Res. 841 - Expressing support for designation of November 29, 2009, as "Drive Safer Sunday" (Rep. Gerlach - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 3. H.R. 3360 - Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Matsui - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 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
 
17 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation bill.
 
16 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business, thereafter resuming consideration of H.R.3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.
 
16 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Suspensions (6 Bills): 1) H.R. 3767 - The "W. Hazen Hillyard Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Bishop (UT) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) S. 1825 - A bill to extend the authority for relocation expenses test programs for Federal employees (Sen. Lieberman / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 3539 - The "Patricia D. McGinty-Juhl Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Sires / Oversight and Government Reform) // 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) // 5) S. 1314 - The "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Post Office" Designation Act (Sen. Wyden / Oversight and Government Reform) // 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) // Special Orders
 
13 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
12 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess.
 
11 November 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Congress is in recess for Veterans Day.
 
10 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and observe a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the attack at Fort Hood, Texas. Following the moment of silence, the Senate will proceed to a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.
 
10 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
9 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter resuming consideration of H.R.3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.
 
9 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
7 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one minutes" per side // H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act (Structured Rule) (Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce) // The rule provides for four hours of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Stupak / Ellsworth / Pitts / Smith (NJ) / Kaptur / Dahlkemper Amendment (20 minutes); Boehner Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (60 minutes); Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Votes): 1) H.R. 3737 - Small Business Microlending Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. Ellsworth / Small Business) // 2) H.R. 1838 - To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers (Rep. Fallin / Small Business) // 3) H.R. 1845 - Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 (Rep. Schock / Small Business) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 8) H.Res. 209 - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. hostages in Iran (Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs) // 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) // Special Orders
 
6 November 2009 - HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE: The Committee convenes to determine the structure of debate on H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act.
 
6 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.3082, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
6 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one minutes" per side // 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) // 2) H.R. 3737 - Small Business Microlending Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. Ellsworth / Small Business) // 3) H.R. 1838 - To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers (Rep. Fallin / Small Business) // 4) H.R. 3743 - Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Griffith / Small Business) // 5) H.R. 1845 - Small Business Development Centers Modernization Act of 2009 (Rep. Schock / Small Business) // 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/Sen. Dorgan / House Administration/ Energy and Commerce) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 11) H.Res. __ - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. hostages in Iran (Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs) // 12) H.Res. __ - 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) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2868 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Thompson (MS) / Homeland Security) // The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Thompson (MS) Amendment (10 minutes); Barton Amendment (10 minutes); Hastings (FL) Amendment (10 minutes); Dent / Olson Amendment (10 minutes); Dent Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Schrader / Kissell Amendment (10 minutes); McCaul Amendment (10 minutes); Halverson Amendment (10 minutes); Foster / Lujan Amendment (10 minutes); Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Votes): 1) H.R. 3788 - The "Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. LaTourette / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) S. 1211 - The "Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building” Designation Act (Sen. Schumer / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
5 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2868 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Thompson (MS) / Homeland Security) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Thompson (MS) Amendment (10 minutes); Barton Amendment (10 minutes); Hastings (FL) Amendment (10 minutes); Dent / Olson Amendment (10 minutes); Dent Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Schrader / Kissell Amendment (10 minutes); McCaul Amendment (10 minutes); Halvorson (10 minutes); Foster / Lujan Amendment (10 minutes); Suspensions (6 Bills): 1) Senate Amendments to H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means) // 2) H.R. 1849 - World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 (Rep. Cleaver / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) S. 748 - To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2777 Logan Avenue in San Diego, California, as the "Cesar E. Chavez Post Office" (Sen. Boxer / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.R. 3788 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 Darrow Road in Stow, Ohio, as the "Corporal Joseph A. Tomci Post Office Building" (Rep. LaTourette / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) S. 1211 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 60 School Street, Orchard Park, New York, as the "Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building" (Sen. Schumer / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.R. 3276 - American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (Rep. Markey (MA) / Energy and Commerce) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Votes): 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) // 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) // 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) // 4) H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
5 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2847, the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill.
 
4 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" // H.R. 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Maloney / Financial Services) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes); McCarthy (NY) / Markey (CO) Amendment (10 minutes); Maffei Amendment (10 minutes); Sutton Amendment (10 minutes); Stupak Amendment (10 minutes) // 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) // 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) // 3) H.Res. 856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21 (Rep. Nadler / Armed Services) // 4) H.Res. 880 - Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges (Rep. Cassidy / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Res. 752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois (Rep. Halvorson / Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts / Education and Labor) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Votes): 1) H.Res. 858 - Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (Rep. Engel / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources (Rep. Blumenauer / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 863 - Recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Day (Rep. Shea-Porter / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
4 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin two hours of morning business. Thereafter, it resumes consideration of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Benefits Extention Act of 2009.
 
3 November 2009 - HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE: A hearing on the NFL StarCaps Case focusing on sports anti-doping programs. Witnesses include NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and National Football League Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith.
 
3 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and recess to attend a Joint session of Congress to receive Her Excellency, Doctor Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Following the Joint meeting, the Senate shall resume consideration of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Benefits Extention Act of 2009.
 
3 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 8:00 a.m. for morning hour and 9:00 a.m. for legislative business to recess immediately until reconvening at approximately 10:00 a.m. in a Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive Her Excellency, Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // 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) // 2. H.Res. 839 - Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources (Rep. Blumenauer - Foreign Affairs) // 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) // 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) // 5. H.Res. 641 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 9. H.Res. 856 - Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21 (Rep. Nadler - Armed Services) // 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) // 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) // 12. H.Res. 878 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor) // 13. H.R. 2136 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act (Rep. Fudge - Education and Labor) // 14. H.R. 3276 - American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009 (Rep. Markey (MA) - Energy and Commerce) // 15. H.R. 1849 - World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 (Rep. Cleaver - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
2 November 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. At 4 p.m., the Senate considers H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009.
 
2 November 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) S. 475 - A bill to amend the Service members Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency (Sen. Burr / Veterans' Affairs) // 2) H.Res. 773 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force (Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs) // 3) H.R. 1168 - Veterans Retraining Act (Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 828 - To recognize October 24, 2009, as "Louisiana Honor Air Day" (Rep. Cao / Veterans' Affairs) // 5) H.R. 3949 - Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Service members Protection Act (Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs) // 6) H.Res. 398 - Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success (Rep. Fortenberry / Veterans' Affairs) // 7) H.Res. 291 - Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives (Rep. Hastings (FL) / Veterans' Affairs) // 8) H.Res. 866 - Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week (Rep. Kind / Veterans' Affairs) // 9) H.Res. 461 - Honoring Sentinels of Freedom (Rep. McNerney / Veterans' Affairs) // 10) S. 509 - A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington (Sen. Murray / Veterans' Affairs) // 11) H.R. 3157 - The "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" Designation Act (Rep. Peterson / Veterans' Affairs) // 12) H.R. 174 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region (Rep. Salazar / Veterans' Affairs) // 13) H.Res. 89 - Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day (Rep. Baca / Veterans' Affairs) // 14) H.Res. 780 - Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October (Rep. Filner / Oversight and Government Reform) // 15) H.Res. 159 - Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in the United States (Rep. Hodes / Oversight and Government Reform) // 16) H.Res. 736 - Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009 (Rep. Platts / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 


October 2009
30 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
30 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
29 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Conference Report on H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act / Making Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2010 (Rule Waives all Points of Order, 1 Hour of Debate) (Rep. Dicks / Appropriations) // H.R. 3854 - Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Schrader / Small Business) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Velazquez Manager’s Amendment (20 minutes) // Schock Amendment #14 (10 minutes) // Schock Amendment #15 (10 minutes) // Bright Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Kosmas Amendment (10 minutes) // Gingrey Amendment (10 minutes) // Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes) // Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes) // Massa Amendment (10 minutes) // Foxx Amendment (10 minutes) // Kissell Amendment (10 minutes) // Peters Amendment (10 minutes) // Brown-Waite Amendment #12 (10 minutes) // Brown-Waite Amendment #13 (10 minutes) // Nye / Buchanan Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) S.Con.Res. 45 - A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible (Sen. Specter / Foreign Affairs); 2) H.Res. 783 - Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States (Sponsored Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart / Oversight and Government Reform); 3) H.Res. 729 - Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States (Rep. Poe / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
29 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
28 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (10 Bills): 1) S. 1929 - Providing for additional a temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (Sen. Landrieu / Small Business) // 2) H.R. 3633 - To allow the funding for the interoperable emergency communications grant program established under the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 to remain available until expended through fiscal year 2012 (Rep. Harman / Energy and Commerce) // 3) H.Res. 787 - Expressing support for designation of October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (Rep. DeLauro / Energy and Commerce) // 4) H.Res. 790 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers (Rep. Berkley / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 568 - Recognizing the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (Rep. Capito / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.Res. 783 - Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States (Sponsored Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.Res. 729 - Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States (Rep. Poe / Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.Res. 831 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children (Rep. Brown-Waite / Ways and Means) // 9) H.R. 3632 - Federal Judiciary Administrative Improvements Act of 2009 (Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary) // 10) H.Con.Res. 177 - Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month" (Rep. Reichert / Judiciary) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 824 - Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence (Rep. Schakowsky / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 838 - Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his upcoming trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009 (Rep. Bilirakis / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 784 - Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought (Rep. Al Green / Foreign Affairs) // 4) S.Con.Res. 45 - A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible (Sen. Specter / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
28 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.
 
27 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks - Appropriations) // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1. H.Res. 838 - Welcoming to the United States and to Washington, DC, His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Patriarch on his upcoming trip on October 20, 2009, through November 6, 2009 (Rep. Bilirakis - Foreign Affairs) // 2. H.Res. 784 - Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought (Rep. Al Green - Foreign Affairs) // 3. S.Con.Res. 45 - A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible (Sen. Specter - Foreign Affairs) // 4. H.Res. 831 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children (Rep. Brown-Waite - Ways and Means) // Special Orders
 
27 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Irene Berger, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia.
 
26 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
26 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 2489 - AmericaView Geospatial Imagery Mapping Program Act (Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 1471 - To expand the boundary of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia (Rep. Bishop (GA) / Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 2806 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park (Rep. Hastings (WA) / Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 1641 - Cascadia Marine Trail Study Act (Rep. Inslee / Natural Resources) // 5) H.Res. 854 - Recognizing Weber State University for its 120th anniversary (Rep. Bishop (UT) / Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 368 - Congratulating the University of Iowa (Rep. Loebsack / Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 562 - Congratulating Syracuse University (Rep. Maffei / Education and Labor) // 8) H.Res. 824 - Congratulating the Northwestern University (Rep. Schakowsky / Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 817 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Rep. Al Green / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
23 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Complete Consideration of H.R. 3619 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Flake Amendment #1 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #2 (10 minutes) // Kirkpatrick Amendment (10 minutes) // Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes) // Nye Amendment (10 minutes) // Stupak Amendment (10 minutes) // LoBiondo/Coble Amendment #2 (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
23 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
22 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 3585 - Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010 (Rep. Giffords - Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 3619 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1. H.Res. 797 - Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (Rep. Clarke - Science and Technology) // 2. H.Res. 836 - Expressing support for Teen Read Week (Rep. Roe - Education and Labor) // 3. H.Res. 175 - Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (Rep. Kirk - Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
22 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2647, the Department of Defense Authorization bill.
 
21 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (11 Bills): 1. S. 1793 - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Sen. Harkin - Energy and Commerce) // 2. H.Res. 811 - Expressing support for designation of October 2009 as "National Principals Month" (Rep. Davis (CA) - Education and Labor) // 3. H.Res. 837 - Recognizing Kentucky Wesleyan College for their service as an institution of higher education for over 150 years (Rep. Guthrie - Education and Labor) // 4. H.Res. 660 - Recognizing the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute (Rep. Kissell - Education and Labor) // 5. H.Res. 836 - Expressing support for Teen Read Week (Rep. Roe - Education and Labor) // 6. S. 1818 - Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009 (Sen. Bingaman – Education and Labor) // 7. S.Con.Res. 43 - Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke (Sen. McConnell - House Administration) // 8. H.Res. 823 - Expressing deep condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009, and support for the WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world (Rep. DeLauro - Foreign Affairs) // 9. H.Res. 761 - Remembering and commemorating the lives and work of the Jesuit Fathers on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of their deaths at the University of Central America Jose Simeon Canas located in San Salvador, El Salvador on November 16, 1989 (Rep. McGovern - Foreign Affairs) // 10. H.Res. 672 - Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom (Rep. Loretta Sanchez - Foreign Affairs) // 11. H.Res. 175 - Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights (Rep. Kirk - Foreign Affairs) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1. H.Res. 797 - Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (Rep. Clarke - Science and Technology) // Special Orders
 
21 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Roberto A. Lange to be U.S. District Judge for the District of South Dakota.
 
20 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Suspensions (6 Bills) // 1. H.R. 3763 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses (Rep. Adler - Financial Services) // 2. H.R. 3319 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 440 South Gulling Street in Portola, California, as the "Army Specialist Jeremiah Paul McCleery Post Office Building" (Rep. McClintock - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3. H.R. 3819 - To extend the commercial space transportation liability regime (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) // 4. H.Res. 793 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week (Rep. Reyes - Science and Technology) // 5. H.Res. 558 - Supporting the increased understanding of, and interest in, computer science and computing careers among the public and in schools, and to ensure an ample and diverse future technology workforce through the designation of National Computer Science Education Week (Rep. Ehlers - Science and Technology) // 6. H.Res. 797 - Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of the sixth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (Rep. Clarke - Science and Technology) // Special Orders
 
20 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
19 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1776, the Medicare physician fairness bill.
 
19 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
16 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
16 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
15 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Conference Report on H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Price (NC) - Appropriations) // H.R. 2442 - Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller - Natural Resources) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1. H.Res. 800 - Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma (Rep. Speier - Foreign Affairs) // 2. H.R. 2423 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room" (Rep. Cuellar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders
 
15 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
 
14 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (17 Bills): 1. H.Res. 408 - Recognizing the vital role family readiness volunteers play in supporting service members and their families (Rep. Davis (CA) - Armed Services) // 2. H.Res. 754 - Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Pennsylvania, including the 56th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on its return to the United States from deployment in Iraq (Rep. Holden - Armed Services) // 3. H.Res. 445 - Recognizing 100 years of military aviation and expressing continued support for military aviators of the United States Armed Forces (Rep. Olson - Armed Services) // 4. H.Res. 627 - Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Washington, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard (Rep. Smith (WA) - Armed Services) // 5. H.Res. 816 - Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa and Samoa (Rep. Faleomavaega – Natural Resources) // 6. H.Res. 810 - Expressing condolences to the citizens of Indonesia and support for the Government of Indonesia in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra (Rep. Burton - Foreign Affairs) // 7. H.Res. 786 - Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC . to sainthood (Rep. Hirono - Foreign Affairs) // 8. H.Res. 266 - Celebrating 90 years of United States-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world (Rep. Lipinski - Foreign Affairs) // 9. H.Res. 603 - Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs) // 10. H.Res. 800 - Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma (Rep. Speier - Foreign Affairs) // 11. H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 (Rep. Costello - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12. H.Con.Res. 138 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas (Rep. Jackson-Lee - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 13. H.Res. 719 - Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (Rep. Tiahrt - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 14. H.R. 2651 - Maritime Workforce Development Act (Rep. Cummings - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 15. H.R. 2423 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse", and to designate the jury room in that Federal building and United States courthouse as the "Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room" (Rep. Cuellar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 16. H.R. 1700 - National Women's History Museum Act of 2009 (Rep. Maloney - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 17. H.Res. 465 - Recognizing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association on the occasion of its 10th anniversary (Rep. Brown (SC) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1. H.Res. 768 - Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as "National Work and Family Month" (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Education and Labor) // 2. H.R. 1327 - Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank - Financial Services) // Special Orders
 
14 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
 
13 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
 
13 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (15 Bills): 1. H.R. 3689 - To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 1593 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (Rep. Larsen - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 3537 - Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Ortiz - Natural Resources) // 4. H.R. 3433 - To amend the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the non-Federal share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects in Canada that are funded under that Act (Rep. Wittman - Natural Resources) // 5. H.R. 3476 - To reauthorize the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission (Rep. Garrett - Natural Resources) // 6. H.R. 2877 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 76 Brookside Avenue in Chester, New York, as the "1st Lieutenant Louis Allen Post Office" (Rep. Hall (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7. H.Res. 209 - Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) // 8. H.Res. 791 - Congratulating the Aldine Independent School District in Harris County, Texas, on winning the 2009 "Broad Prize for Urban Education" (Rep. Gene Green - Education and Labor) // 9. H.Res. 659 - Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the Nation (Rep. Hastings (FL) - Education and Labor) // 10. H.Res. 730 - Honoring the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (Rep. Kind - Education and Labor) // 11. H.Res. 768 - Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as "National Work and Family Month" (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Education and Labor) // 12. H.Res. __ - Expressing support for students to learn about Christopher Columbus (Rep. Thompson (PA) // - Education and Labor) // 13. H.R. 1327 - Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (Rep. Frank - Financial Services) // 14. H.R. 621 - Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act (Rep. Kingston - Financial Services) // 15. H.R. 3606 - Credit CARD Technical Corrections Act of 2009 (Rep. Welch - Financial Services) // Special Orders
 
12 October 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for Columbus Day.
 
9 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene for a Pro Forma Session.
 
9 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in Pro Forma Session.
 
8 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Conference Report on H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills): 1. H.Res. 650 - Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form (Rep. Stearns - Education and Labor) // 2. H.J.Res. 26 - Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously (Rep. Kucinich - Judiciary) // 3. H.R. 3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 4. H.R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs) // Special Orders
 
8 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
 
7 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Conference Report on H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1. H.J.Res. 26 - Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously (Rep. Kucinich - Judiciary) // 2. H.R. 3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 3. H.R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs) // 4. S. 1717 - To authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010 (Sen. Akaka - Veterans' Affairs) // 5. H.R. 3547 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 936 South 250 East in Provo, Utah, as the "Rex E. Lee Post Office Building" (Rep. Chaffetz - Oversight and Government Reform) // 6. H.R. 2174 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 18 Main Street in Howland, Maine, as the "Clyde Hichborn Post Office" (Rep. Michaud - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7. H.R. 2092 - Kingman and Heritage Islands Act of 2009 (Rep. Norton - Oversight and Government Reform) // 8. H.R. 1035 - Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009 as amended/S.1023 - The Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (Rep. Grijalva/Sen. Dorgan - Education and Labor/Energy and Commerce) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1. H.Res. 650 - Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form (Rep. Stearns - Education and Labor) // 2. H.Res. 701 - To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem (Rep. Moran (VA) - Natural Resources) // 3. H.Res. 795 - Honoring the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Flight 93 Ambassadors for their efforts in creating the Flight 93 temporary memorial and encouraging the completion of the National Park Service Flight 93 National Memorial by the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 (Rep. Shuster - Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
7 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Sneate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
 
6 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Unlimited "one-minute" speeches // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.Res. 707 - Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2009, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (Sponsored by Rep. Polis / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 167 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month (Sponsored by Rep. Pascrell / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 650 - Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form (Sponsored by Rep. Stearns / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 741 - Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Res. 567 - Congratulating the University of California, Irvine's men's volleyball team for winning the 2009 national championship (Sponsored by Rep. Campbell / Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 701 - To recognize the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (VA) / Natural Resources) // 7) H.Res. 710 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Estuaries Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Castor / Natural Resources) // 8) H.Res. 795 - Honoring the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Flight 93 Ambassadors for their efforts in creating the Flight 93 temporary memorial and encouraging the completion of the National Park Service Flight 93 National Memorial by the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 (Sponsored by Rep. Shuster / Natural Resources) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Special Orders
 
6 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill.
 
5 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 2847,the Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Bill.
 
5 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
2 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
2 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
1 October 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. One Minutes (5 per side) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Conference Report on H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rule Waives all Points of Order, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pastor / Appropriations) // Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills): 1) H.Res. 731 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism (Sponsored by Rep. Clarke / Homeland Security) // 2) H.Res. 517 - Congratulating the University of Washington women's softball team (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 487 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University (Sponsored by Rep. Rogers (MI) / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 692 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Arcuri / Energy and Commerce) // 5) H.Con.Res. 151 - Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment (Sponsored by Rep. Minnick / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
1 October 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill.
 


September 2009
30 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R.2918, the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
 
30 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" // Suspensions (17 Bills) 1. H.Res. 731 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of emergency response providers and law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism (Rep. Clarke - Homeland Security) // 2. H.Res. 517 - Congratulating the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series (Rep. McDermott - Education and Labor) // 3. H.Res. 769 - Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge (Rep. Platts - Education and Labor) // 4. H.Res. 487 - Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University (Rep. Rogers (MI) - Education and Labor) // 5. H.Res. 90 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month (Rep. Sestak - Education and Labor) // 6. S.Con.Res. 41 - A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama (Sen. Sessions - House Administration) // 7. H.Res. 692 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month (Rep. Arcuri - Energy and Commerce) // 8. H.Res. 314 - Honoring and saluting Hillerich & Bradsby Co. on the 125th anniversary of the Louisville Slugger (Rep. Yarmuth - Energy and Commerce) // 9. H.R. 3663 - Delays the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies (Rep. Space – Energy and Commerce) // 10. S. 1289 - Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 (Sen. Whitehouse - Judiciary) // 11. H.R. 1727 - Managing Arson Through Criminal History Act of 2009 (Rep. Bono Mack - Judiciary) // 12. H.Res. 757 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims (Rep. Edwards (MD) - Judiciary) // 13. H.R. 1333 - Exempts the transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe or an agency of such a tribe from various Federal criminal prohibitions relating to explosives (Rep. Grijalva - Judiciary) // 14. H.Res. 739 - Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger (Rep. Boswell - Foreign Affairs) // 15. H.Con.Res. 151 - Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment (Rep. Minnick - Foreign Affairs) // 16. H.Con.Res. 51 - Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty (Rep. Tiberi - Foreign Affairs) // 17. S. 1707 - Authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people (Sen. Kerry/Rep. Berman – Foreign Affairs) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1. H.R. 2442 - Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 1771 - Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Sarbanes - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 1053 - Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2009 (Rep. Wittman - Natural Resources) // Special Orders
 
29 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Suspensions (13 Bills): 1. H.R. 685 - United States Civil Rights Trail System Act of 2009 (Rep. Clay - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 2442 - Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 2950 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (Rep. Matheson - Natural Resources) // 4. H.R. 3123 - Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2009 (Rep. Lamborn - Natural Resources) // 5. H.R. 905 - Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act (Rep. Stupak - Natural Resources) // 6. H.R. 1771 - Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Sarbanes - Natural Resources) // 7. H.R. 1053 - Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2009 (Rep. Wittman - Natural Resources) // 8. H.Res. 16 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month (Rep. Biggert - Oversight and Government Reform) // 9. H.Res. 693 - Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jim Johnson and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on the occasion of his death (Rep. Brady (PA) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 10. H.Con.Res. 186 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month (Rep. Davis (IL) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 11. H.Res. 725 - Congratulating the Chula Vista Park View Little League team of Chula Vista, California, for winning the 2009 Little League World Series Championship (Rep. Filner - Oversight and Government Reform) // 12. H.Res. 734 - Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2009 as "Constitution Day" (Rep. Latta - Oversight and Government Reform) // 13. H.R. 3614 - Providing for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (Rep. Velazquez – Small Business) // Special Orders
 
29 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill.
 
28 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for Yom Kippur.
 
25 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and resume consideration of H.R.3326, the Defense Appropriations bill.
 
25 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Conference Report to H.R. 2918 - The Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill / Continuing Resolution (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations) // Special Orders
 
24 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // H.Res. 766 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 3631 - Medicare Premium Fairness Act (Sponsored by Rep. Titus / Energy and Commerce / Ways and Means) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
24 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2996, the Interior Appropriations bill.
 
23 September 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the Patriot Act re-authorization. Witnesses include Glenn Fine, Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice; and Lisa Graves, of the Center for Media & Democracy
 
23 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Suspensions (14 Bills): 1) S. 1677 - Defense Production Act Reauthorization (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Financial Services Committee); 2) H.R. 3614 - To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Sponsored by Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee); 3) H.Res. 733 - Expressing condolences to the people and government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (Sponsored by Rep. Gingrey / Foreign Affairs Committee); 4) H.R. 3593 - To amend the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 to extend by one year the operation of Radio Free Asia (Sponsored by Rep. Royce / Foreign Affairs Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 178 - Expressing the sense of the Congress that we honor, commemorate and celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands (Sponsored by Rep. Van Hollen / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.R. 2131 - To amend the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to reauthorize the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (Sponsored by Rep. Watson / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 74 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety (Sponsored by Rep. Wexler / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 491 - Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium (Sponsored by Rep. Adler / Education and Labor Committee); 9) H.Res. 684 -Recognizing and honoring Howard University School of Law's 140-year legacy of social justice (Sponsored by Rep. Kilpatrick / Education and Labor Committee); 10) H.Res. 696 - Acknowledging and congratulating Western Wyoming Community College (Sponsored by Rep. Lummis / Education and Labor Committee); 11) H.Res. 455 - Congratulating the Wichita State University men's and women's bowling teams (Sponsored by Rep. Tiahrt / Education and Labor Committee); 12) H.R. 3607 - Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 13) H.R. 3617 - Surface Transportation Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 14) H.Res. __ - Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia’s residents (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (GA) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // H.R. 324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.R. 2215 - The "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. McCotter / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Moran (KS) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders
 
23 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2996, the Interior Appropriations bill.
 
22 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Suspensions (15 Bills): 1. H.R. 860 - Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization and Enhancement Amendments of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 1080 - Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Enforcement Act of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 2802 - To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy (Rep. Delahunt - Natural Resources) // 4. H.R. 3113 - Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources) // 5. H.R. 2265 - Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of 2009 (Rep. Chaffetz - Natural Resources) // 6. H.Res. 670 - Congratulating and saluting the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary, commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania, and commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation (Rep. Dent - Natural Resources) // 7. H.Res. 599 - Honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (Rep. Markey (MA) - Natural Resources) // 8. H.Res. 688 - Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the first annual National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day taking place on September 26, 2009 (Rep. Titus - Natural Resources) // 9. H.R. 2522 - To raise the ceiling on the Federal share of the cost of the Calleguas Municipal Water District Recycling Project (Rep. Gallegly - Natural Resources) // 10. H.R. 2741 - To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, water recycling and reuse project (Rep. Walden - Natural Resources) // 11. H.R. 2971 - 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" (Rep. Blumenauer - Oversight and Government Reform) // 12. H.Res. 441 - Honoring the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States (Rep. Kaptur - Oversight and Government Reform) // 13. H.R. 2215 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 140 Merriman Road in Garden City, Michigan, as the "John J. Shivnen Post Office Building" (Rep. McCotter - Oversight and Government Reform) // 14. H.Con.Res. 163 - Expressing support for "National Job Corps Day" (Rep. Moran (KS) // - Oversight and Government Reform) // 15. H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott – Ways and Means) // Special Orders
 
22 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2996, the Interior Appropriations bill.
 
21 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
21 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2996, the Interior Appropriations bill.
 
18 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for Rosh Hashanah.
 
17 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor) // The following amendments remain to be considered: Reyes Amendment (10 minutes) // Etheridge et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Driehaus Amendment (10 minutes) // Cuellar Amendment (10 minutes) // Murphy (CT) Amendment (10 minutes) // Childers Amendment (10 minutes) // Adler Amendment (10 minutes) // Himes et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Kilroy Amendment (10 minutes) // Minnick Amendment (10 minutes) // Perriello Amendment (10 minutes) // Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Teague Amendment #37 (10 minutes) // Teague Amendment #41 (10 minutes) // Souder Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Kline / Guthrie Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
17 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of H.R.2996, the Interior Appropriations bill
 
16 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // H.R. 3246 - Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009 (Rep. Peters – Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 3221 - Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) // Suspension (1 Bill): H.R. 1713 - To name the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in honor of former Congressman Wesley "Wes" Watkins (Rep. Boren - Agriculture) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): H.Res. 260 - Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States (Rep. Cohen - Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
16 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
 
15 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. "One minute" speeches // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.R. 22 - To allow the United States Postal Service to pay its share of contributions for annuitants' health benefits out of the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. McHugh / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 3137 - To provide clarification relating to the authority of the United States Postal Service to accept donations as an additional source of funding for commemorative plaques (Sponsored by Rep. Issa / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 3386 - The "Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial Post Office" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Boswell / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Res. 679 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day (Sponsored by Rep. Halvorson / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 317 - Recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor (Sponsored by Rep. Moore (KS) / Agriculture) // 6) H.Con.Res. 95 - Recognizing the importance of the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Experimental Forests and Ranges (Sponsored by Rep. Childers / Agriculture) // 7) H.R. 511 - To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to terminate certain easements held by the Secretary on land owned by the Village of Caseyville, Illinois, and to terminate associated contractual arrangements with the Village (Sponsored by Rep. Costello / Agriculture) // 8) H.R. 3175 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to Miami-Dade County certain federally owned land in Florida (Sponsored by Rep. L. Diaz-Balart / Agriculture) // 9) H.R. 940 - To provide for the conveyance of National Forest System land in the State of Louisiana (Sponsored by Rep. Alexander / Agriculture) // 10) H.Res. 81 - Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry (Sponsored by Rep. Ellsworth / Agriculture) // 11) H.R. 1002 - Pisgah National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Agriculture) // 12) H.R. 3146 - 21 Century FHA Housing Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Adler / Financial Services) // 13) H.R. 2947 - Securities Law Technical Corrections Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jenkins / Financial Services) // 14) H.R. 3527 - FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Financial Services) // 15) H.Res. 215 - Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Honda / Financial Services) // 16) H.R. 3179 - SIG TARP Small Business Awareness Act (Sponsored by Rep. Paulsen / Financial Services) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 260 - Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
15 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
 
14 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of H.R.3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
14 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one minutes" // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.Res. 686 - Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year (Sponsored by Rep. Grayson / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. __ - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week should be established (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 6 - Recognizing the significant contribution coaches make in the life of children (Sponsored by Rep. McIntyre / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 459 - Expressing support for designation of "National Safety Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Roskam / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Con.Res. 59 - Supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability (Sponsored by Rep. Terry / Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 260 - Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Energy and Commerce) // 7) H.Res. 57 - Recognizing the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children (Sponsored by Rep. Sires / Energy and Commerce) // 8) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
11 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.
 
11 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
10 September 2009 - SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: A hearing on the Securities and Exchange Commission's failure to identify the Bernard Madoff ponzi scheme and how to improve SEC performance.
 
10 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business // H.R. 965 - Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Sarbanes / Natural Resources Committee) // Special Orders
 
10 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business, during which tributes will be offered to the late Senator Edward Kennedy. Thereafter, the Senate proceeds to executive session to consider the nomination of Professor Cass Sunstein.
 
9 September 2009 - JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS: President Barack Obama addresses the Congress regarding health care reform.
 
9 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. At approximately 8:00 p.m., the House is expected to meet in a joint session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States. Fifteen "one minutes" per side // Suspensions (18 Bills): 1. H.R. 3165 - Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009 (Rep. Tonko - Science and Technology) // 2. H.Res. 447 - Recognizing the remarkable contributions of the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service to the engineering industry and the Nation (Rep. Shuler - Science and Technology) // 3. H.Con.Res. 167 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day (Rep. Ehlers - Science and Technology) // 4. H.R. 445 - Heavy Duty Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2009 (Rep. Sensenbrenner - Science and Technology) // 5. H.Res. 556 - Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act and the vibrant Federal credit union community that was created as a result of this important piece of legislation (Rep. Himes - Financial Services) // 6. H.R. 2664 - Promoting Transparency in Financial Reporting Act of 2009 (Rep. Lee (NY) - Financial Services) // 7. H.R. 2571 - Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Moore (KS) - Financial Services) // 8. H.R. 2097 - Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act (Rep. Ruppersberger - Financial Services) // 9. S.J.Res. 9 - Providing for the appointment of France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Sen. Leahy - House Administration) // 10. 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) // 11. H.R. 2121 - To provide for the transfer of certain Federal property to the Galveston Historical Foundation (Rep. Paul - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12. H.R. 2053 - To designate the United States courthouse located at 525 Magoffin Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the "Albert Armendariz, Sr., United States Courthouse" (Rep. Reyes - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 13. H.Con.Res. 136 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day (Rep. Watson - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 14. H.R. 3193 - To designate the United States courthouse under construction at 101 South United States Route 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the "Alto Lee Adams, Sr., United States Courthouse" (Rep. Rooney - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 15. H.Res. 623 - Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in National Night Out by supporting local officials to promote community safety and help provide homeland security (Rep. Stupak - Judiciary) // 16. H.Res. __ - Honoring the first responders and paying tribute to the victims of the California wildfires (Rep. Schiff - Oversight and Government Reform) // 17. H.Res. 718 - Recognizing September 11 as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance" (Rep. Matsui - Oversight and Government Reform) // 18. H.Res. 722 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001 (Reps. Hoyer/Boehner)
 
9 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1023, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
 
8 September 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1023, the Tourism bill.
 
8 September 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. "One minute" speeches; Suspensions (11 Bills); 1. H.R. 1043 - Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act (Rep. George Miller - Natural Resources); 2. H.R. 1287 - Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act (Rep. Visclosky - Natural Resources); 3. H.R. 324 - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act (Rep. Grijalva - Natural Resources); 4. H.R. 1858 - To provide for a boundary adjustment and land conveyances involving Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, to correct the effects of an erroneous land survey that resulted in approximately 7 acres of the Crystal Lakes Subdivision, Ninth Filing, encroaching on National Forest System land (Rep. Markey (CO) - Natural Resources); 5. H.R. 310 - HALE Scouts Act (Rep. Boren - Natural Resources); 6. H.R. 3123 - Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Remediation Act of 2009 (Rep. Lamborn - Natural Resources); 7. H.Res. 541 - Recognizing and honoring the restoration and renovation of the Bishop Museum's historic Hawaiian Hall (Rep. Abercrombie - Natural Resources); 8. H.Res. 361 - Recognizing the historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park of Miami, Florida (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Natural Resources); 9. H.R. 2004 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4282 Beach Street in Akron, Michigan, as the "Akron Veterans Memorial Post Office" (Rep. Kildee - Oversight and Government Reform); 10. H.R. 1345 - District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2009 (Rep. Norton - Oversight and Government Reform); 11. H.R. 2760 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1615 North Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles, California, as the "Johnny Grant Hollywood Post Office Building" (Rep. Watson - Oversight and Government Reform); Special Orders
 
7 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the Labor Day holiday.
 
4 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
3 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
2 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
1 September 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 


August 2009
31 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
28 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
27 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
26 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
25 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
24 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
21 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
20 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
19 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
18 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
17 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
14 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
13 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
12 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
11 August 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
10 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets in a pro forma session.
 
10 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
7 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
7 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
6 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
 
6 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
5 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
 
5 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
4 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party lunches. The Senate is expected to begin debate on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to become a Justice on the Supreme Court.
 
4 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 
3 August 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill.
 
3 August 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in Recess for the August Summer Work Period.
 


July 2009
31 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill.
 
31 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 3269 - Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Frank / Financial Services) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Frank Amendment (10 minutes) ; Garrett Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes) // Special Orders
 
30 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 3326 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Murtha / Appropriations) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Murtha Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Conaway Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment #596 (10 minutes); Sessions Amendment (10 minutes); Tierney / Holt Amendment (10 minutes) The rule also makes in order up to 8 of the 553 amendments offered by Rep. Flake, debatable for 10 minutes each. The rule also makes in order one en bloc amendment consisting of all of the amendments offered by Rep. Flake, debatable for 10 minutes. The rule also makes in order up to 2 of the 9 amendments offered by Rep. Campbell, debatable for 10 minutes each. // H.R. 2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce) Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills): 1) H.R. 2728 - William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act (Rep. Lofgren / House Administration); 2) 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); 3) H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act (Rep. Davis (CA) / House Administration); 4) H.Res. 535 - Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding (Del. Faleomavaega / Foreign Affairs); 5) H.Res. 550 - Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa (Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
30 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
29 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 6:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 3357 – To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Reps. Rangel / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.R. 2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce Committee); 3) H.Res. 631 - Congratulating Continental Airlines on its 75th Anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green / Energy and Commerce Committee); 4) H.R. 2034 - Rural Homeowners Protection Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Clay / Financial Services Committee); 5) H.R. 3330 - Improved Oversight by Financial Inspectors General Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Driehaus / Financial Services Committee); 6) H.R. 2623 - To amend the Federal securities laws to clarify and expand the definition of certain persons under those laws (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (CA) / Financial Services Committee); 7) H.R. 2529 - Neighborhood Preservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gary Miller / Financial Services Committee); 8) H.R. 3139 - To extend the authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (Sponsored by Rep. Waters / Financial Services Committee); 9) H.R. 1525 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates (Sponsored by Rep. Matsui / Financial Services Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 3326 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 (12th Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Murtha / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Murtha Manager’s Amendment (20 minutes); Conaway Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment #596 (10 minutes); Sessions Amendment (10 minutes); Tierney / Holt Amendment (10 minutes) The rule also makes in order up to 8 of the 553 amendments offered by Rep. Flake, debatable for 10 minutes each. The rule also makes in order one en bloc amendment consisting of all of the amendments offered by Rep. Flake, debatable for 10 minutes. The rule also makes in order up to 2 of the 9 amendments offered by Rep. Campbell, debatable for 10 minutes each. // Postponed Suspension Votes (15 Bills): 1) H.Res. 373 - Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Bachmann / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 3072 - The "Coach Jodie Bailey Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Clay / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) H.Res. 483 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day (Sponsored by Rep. Kline / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 4) S. 1513 - A bill to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Sponsored by Sen. Landrieu / Small Business Committee); 5) H.R. 1665 - Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Cummings / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 6) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 7) H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Pallone / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee); 8) H.R. 2728 - William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 9) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee); 10) H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / House Administration Committee); 11) H.Res. 535 - Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding (Sponsored by Rep. Faleomavaega / Foreign Affairs Committee); 12) H.Res. 550 - Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs Committee); 13) H.Res. 496 - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (Sponsored by Rep. Poe / Foreign Affairs Committee); 14) H.Res. 675 - Condemning the July 17, 2009, terrorist bombings in Indonesia and expressing condolences to the people of Indonesia and the various other countries suffering casualties in the attacks (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 15) H.Con.Res. 159 - Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders
 
29 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
 
28 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (11 Bills): 1) H.R. 3325 - To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize for 1 year the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program (Rep. Tanner / Ways and Means) // 2) H.R. 1803 - Veterans Business Center Act of 2009 (Rep. Nye / Small Business) // 3) H.R. 1807 - Educating Entrepreneurs through Today's Technology Act (Rep. Thompson (PA) / Small Business) // 4) S. __ - Extending the SBIR Act of 2009 (Sen. Landrieu / Small Business) // 5) H.R. 1665 - Coast Guard Acquisition Reform Act (Rep. Cummings / Transportation and Infrastructure) // 6) 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) // 7) H.R. 2093 - Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act (Rep. Pallone / Transportation and Infrastructure) // 8) 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) // 9) H.R. 2510 - Absentee Ballot Track, Receive, and Confirm Act (Rep. Davis (CA) / House Administration) // 10) H.R. 2728 - William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act (Rep. Lofgren / House Administration) // 11) H.R. 2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Dingell / Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
28 July 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Markup to vote on nominations including Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
 
28 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
 
27 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of H.R.3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
 
27 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.R. 3219 - Veterans' Insurance and Health Care Improvements Act (Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs) // 2) H.R. 1293 - Disabled Veterans Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant Increase Act (Rep. Buyer / Veterans' Affairs) // 3) H.R. 2770 - Veterans Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations Enhancement Act (Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs) // 4) H.R. 3155 - Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act (Rep. Michaud / Veterans' Affairs) // 5) H.R. 509 - Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act (Rep. Brown (SC) / Natural Resources) // 6) H.Res. 288 - Recognizing July as "National Park and Recreation Month" (Rep. Barrow / Natural Resources) // 7) H.R. 1376 - Waco Mammoth National Monument Establishment Act (Rep. Edwards (TX) / Natural Resources) // 8) H.R. 556 - Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act (Rep. Farr / Natural Resources) // 9) H.R. 1121 - Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act (Rep. Foxx / Natural Resources) // 10) H.Res. 616 - Congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team (Rep. Cassidy / Education and Labor) // 11) H.R. 1035 - Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act (Rep. Grijalva / Education and Labor) // 12) H.J.Res. 44 - Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Army (Rep. Skelton / Armed Services) // 13) H.Res. 593 - Recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State (Rep. Abercrombie / Oversight and Government Reform) // 14) H.Res. 373 - Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month" (Rep. Bachmann / Oversight and Government Reform) // 15) H.R. 3072 - The "Coach Jodie Bailey Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Clay / Oversight and Government Reform) // 16) H.Res. 483 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day (Rep. Kline / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
24 July 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing On regulatory perspectives on the Obama administration's financial regulatory reform proposals. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke; FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair.
 
24 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
24 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 3293 - Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Obey Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Souder Amendment (20 minutes); Issa Amendment (10 minutes); Pence et al Amendment (10 minutes); Wittman et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Foreign Affairs Committee) // 2) H.Res. 285 - Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania for its 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania (Sponsored by Rep. Shimkus / Foreign Affairs Committee) // 3) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders
 
23 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 3288 - Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Olver / Appropriations) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Olver Amendment #27 (10 minutes) ; Hensarling Amendment #84 (10 minutes) ; Latham Amendment #78 (10 minutes) ; McHenry Amendment #18 (10 minutes) ; Schock Amendment #22 (10 minutes) ; Cao Amendment #52 (10 minutes) ; Frelinghuysen / Engel / Holt / Lance Amendment #57 (10 minutes) ; Blackburn Amendment #1 (10 minutes) ; Burton Amendment #75 (10 minutes) ; Jordan Amendment #16 (10 minutes) ; Neugebauer Amendment #58 (10 minutes) ; Stearns Amendment #32 (10 minutes) ; Turner Amendment #56 (10 minutes) ; Rangel / Frank / Waters / Watt Amendment #61 (10 minutes) ; The rule also makes in order up to 7 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Flake or his designee: Flake Amendment #33 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #34 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #35 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #38 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #39 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #40 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #41 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #42 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #43 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #44 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #45 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment #46 (10 minutes) ; The rule also makes in order 2 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Hensarling or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #53 (10 minutes) ; Hensarling Amendment #54 (10 minutes) ; Hensarling Amendment #55 (10 minutes) ; Hensarling Amendment #85 (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills): 1) H.Res. 566 - Congratulating the 2008-2009 the Los Angeles Lakers (Sponsored by Rep. Waters / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Sestak / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 285 - Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania for its 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania (Sponsored by Rep. Shimkus / Foreign Affairs) // 5) 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
23 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
22 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2920 - Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009 (Modified Closed Rule) (Rep. Hoyer / Budget) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: Ryan (WI) Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (60 minutes) // Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) H.Res. 654 - Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation (Rep. Hastings (FL) / Foreign Affairs) // 2) 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) // 3) 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) // 4) H.R. 1511 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Smith (NJ) / Foreign Affairs) // 5) 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) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Postponed Suspension Votes (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 1675 - Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act (Rep. Murphy (CT) / Financial Services) // 2) H.R. 2938 - To extend the deadline for commencement of a hydroelectric project (Rep. Costello / Energy and Commerce) // 3) 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) // 4) H.R. 3119 - The “Lim Poon Lee Post Office” Designation Act (Rep. Pelosi / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 534 - Supporting “National Children and Families Day” (Edwards (MD) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.R. 2972 - The "Conrad DeRouen, Jr. Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Boustany / Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.Res. 566 - Congratulating the 2008-2009 the Los Angeles Lakers (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) // Special Orders
 
22 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
21 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (20 Bills) // 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 (10 Bills) // 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) // Special Orders
 
21 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
21 July 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on the Humphrey-Hawkins semiannual monetary policy report. Witness: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
 
20 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
20 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (14 Bills): 1) H.Res. 607 - Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (Rep. Hall (TX) / Science and Technology) // 2) H.R. 2729 - To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy (Rep. Lujan / Science and Technology) // 3) H.R. 1622 - To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles (Rep. Sullivan / Science and Technology) // 4) H.Res. 507 - Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month (Rep. Courtney / Agriculture) // 5) 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) // 6) H.Con.Res. 164 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture (Rep. McGovern / Agriculture) // 7) S.Con.Res. 30 - Recognizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics for its 125th anniversary (Sen. Schumer / Education and Labor) // 8) 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) // 9) H.Res. __ - Instructing Managers in the Impeachment of Judge Kent to advise the Senate that the House does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // 10) H.R. 1933 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Rep. Klein / Judiciary) // 11) H.R. 2632 - Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (Rep. Rangel / Judiciary) // 12) H.R. 2873 - Enhanced S.E .C. Enforcement Authority Act (Rep. Campbell / Financial Services) // 13) H.R. 1675 - Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 (Rep. Murphy (CT) / Financial Services) // 14) H.R. 2245 - New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal Act (Rep. Grayson / Financial Services) // Special Orders
 
17 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1018 - Restore Our American Mustangs Act (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Pastor - Appropriations) // Postponed Amendment Votes (13) ; Heinrich Amendment ; Cao Amendment ; Blackburn Amendment ; Campbell Amendment #2 ; Flake Amendment #1 ; Flake Amendment #3 ; Flake Amendment #4 ; Flake Amendment #5 ; Flake Amendment #10 ; Flake Amendment #11 ; Hensarling Amendment #1 ; Hensarling Amendment #2 ; Hensarling Amendment #4 // Special Orders
 
17 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
16 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 3170 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Serrano / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Serrano Manager's Amendment (10 minutes); Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Emerson Amendment (10 minutes); Blackburn Amendment (10 minutes); Broun Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 86 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 88 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 89 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 90 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 91 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 92 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 93 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 94 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 95 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 96 (10 minutes); Flake Amendment # 97 (10 minutes) // Complete Consideration for H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (7th Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Pastor / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for no further general or amendment debate. Postponed Amendment Votes (13 Votes): Heinrich Amendment ; Cao Amendment ; Blackburn Amendment ; Campbell Amendment # 2; Flake Amendment # 1; Flake Amendment # 3; Flake Amendment # 4; Flake Amendment # 5 ; Flake Amendment # 10 ; Flake Amendment # 11 ; Hensarling Amendment # 1 ; Hensarling Amendment # 2 ; Hensarling Amendment # 4 // Postponed Suspension Votes (6 Bills): 1) H.Res. 476 - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as "Black Music Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 1442 - To provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 2188 - Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kratovil / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 129 - To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California (Sponsored by Rep. Gallegly / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 409 - To provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Sponsored by Rep. Heller / Natural Resources Committee); 6) H.Res. 543 - Supporting June as "Home Safety Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Halvorson / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders
 
16 July 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Witnesses: Panel I Kim Askew - Chair - American Bar Association, Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary Mary Boies - Member - American Bar Association, Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary Panel II Majority Witnesses The Honorable Michael Bloomberg - Mayor, City of New York Robert Morgenthau - District Attorney - New York County, New York The Honorable Dustin McDaniel - Attorney General - State of Arkansas Wade Henderson - President and CEO - Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Minority Witnesses Frank Ricci - New Haven Fire Department Lieutenant Ben Vargas - New Haven Fire Department Peter Kirsanow, Esq. - Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP - and Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Linda Chavez - Chairman - Center for Equal Opportunity Panel III Majority Witnesses Louis Freeh - Former Director - Federal Bureau of Investigation Chuck Canterbury - National President - Fraternal Order of Police David Cone - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Kate Stith - Lafayette S. Foster Professor of Law - Yale Law School Minority Witnesses Dr. Charmaine Yoest - Americans United for Life Sandy Froman, Esq. - Attorney, Gun Rights Advocate, and - Former President, National Rifle Association of America David Kopel, Esq. - Independence Institute Ilya Somin - Professor - George Mason University School of Law Panel IV Majority Witnesses The Honorable Nydia Velazquez - Chair - Congressional Hispanic Caucus The Honorable Jose E. Serrano - U.S. House of Representatives [NY-16] Ramona Romero - National President - Hispanic National Bar Association Theodore M. Shaw - Professor - Columbia Law School Minority Witnesses Tim Jeffries - Founder - P7 Enterprises Neomi Rao - Professor - George Mason University School of Law Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz - Professor - Georgetown University School of Law John McGinnis - Professor - Northwestern University School of Law Panel V Majority Witnesses Michael J. Garcia - Former United States Attorney - Southern District of New York Patricia Hynes - President - New York City Bar Association JoAnne A. Epps - Dean, Temple University Beasley School of Law - On behalf of the National Association of Women Lawyers Minority Witnesses David Rivkin, Esq. - Partner - Baker Hostetler Dr. Stephen Halbrook - Attorney
 
16 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
15 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 3183 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Pastor – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (9 Bills): 1. H.Res. 476 - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as "Black Music Month" (Rep. Cohen - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2. H.R. 1044 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 934 - To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands (Rep. Sablan - Natural Resources) // 4. H.R. 762 - Affirming patent number 27-2005-0081 and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (Rep. Heller - Natural Resources) // 5. H.R. 1442 - To provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association under the Act of January 23, 1909 (Rep. Matheson - Natural Resources) // 6. H.R. 2188 - Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Kratovil - Natural Resources) // 7. H.R. 129 - To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California (Rep. Gallegly - Natural Resources) // 8. H.R. 409 - To provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Rep. Heller - Natural Resources) // 9. H.Res. 543 - Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month" (Rep. Halvorson - Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
15 July 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Witness: Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
 
15 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.1390, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
14 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (24 Bills) // 1) H.R. 402 - To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the "William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" (Rep. Duncan / Veterans' Affairs) // 2) H.R. 1037 - Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act of 2009 (Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs) // 3) H.Res. 612 - Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates (Del. Norton / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Res. 469 - Honoring the life of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on his passing (Rep. Cole / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 476 - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as "Black Music Month" (Rep. Cohen / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.R. 1044 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. George Miller / Natural Resources) // 7) H.R. 1442 - To provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, originally conveyed to the Mount Olivet Cemetery Association under the Act of January 23, 1909 (Rep. Matheson / Natural Resources) // 8) H.R. 934 - To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands (Rep. Sablan / Natural Resources) // 9) H.R. 2188 - Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Kratovil / Natural Resources) // 10) H.R. 129 - To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California (Rep. Gallegly / Natural Resources) // 11) H.R. 409 - To provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Rep. Heller / Natural Resources) // 12) H.R. 762 - Affirming patent number 27-2005-0081 and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (Rep. Heller / Natural Resources) // 13) H.Res. 543 - Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month" (Rep. Halvorson / Energy and Commerce) // 14) S.Con.Res. 30 - A concurrent resolution commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (Sen. Schumer / Education and Labor) // 15) 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) // 16) H.Res. 607 - Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (Rep. Hall (TX) / Science and Technology) // 17) H.R. 2729 - To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy (Rep. Lujan / Science and Technology) // 18) H.Con.Res. 156 - Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 (Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs) // 19) H.Res. 538 - Supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2009, 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) // 20) H.R. 1511 - Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Smith (NJ) / Foreign Affairs) // 21) // 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 and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day" (Rep. Stupak / Foreign Affairs) // 22) // H.R. 1933 - A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act (Rep. Klein / Judiciary) // 23) S.Con.Res. 29 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation (Sen. McCain / Judiciary) // 24) H.R. 2632 - Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (Rep. Rangel / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
14 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
 
14 July 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Witness: Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
 
13 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minutes // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) H.R. 1044 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 1442 - To provide for the sale of the Federal Government's reversionary interest in approximately 60 acres of land in Salt Lake City, Utah (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 934 - To convey certain submerged lands to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in order to give that territory the same benefits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have in their submerged lands (Sponsored by Del. Sablan / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.R. 2188 - Joint Ventures for Bird Habitat Conservation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Kratovil / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 129 - To authorize the conveyance of certain National Forest System lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California (Sponsored by Rep. Gallegly / Natural Resources Committee); 6) H.R. 409 - To provide for the conveyance of certain Bureau of Land Management land in the State of Nevada to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Sponsored by Rep. Heller / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 762 - Affirming patent number 27-2005-0081 (Sponsored by Rep. Heller / Natural Resources Committee); 8) H.R. 402 - The "William C. Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 1037 - Pilot College Work Study Programs for Veterans Act (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 10) S.Con.Res. 30 - Commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (Sponsored by Sen. Schumer / Education and Labor Committee); 11) H.Con.Res. 123 - Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (PA) / Education and Labor Committee); 12) H.Res. 612 - Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates (Sponsored by Del. Norton / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 13) H.Res. 476 - Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as "Black Music Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 14) H.Res. 469 - Honoring the life of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale (Sponsored by Rep. Cole / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 15) H.Res. 543 - Expressing support for designation of June as "Home Safety Month" (Rep. Halvorson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 16) H.Res. __ - Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service of M. Pope Barrow, Jr. (Rep. Dingell) // Special Orders
 
13 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin consideration of S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.
 
13 July 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Hearing on the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Witnesses include: The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, United States Senator; The Honorable Kirsten E. Gillibrand, United States Senator; The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor
 
10 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
10 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. H.R. 3082 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2010 (6th Precedent Setting Gag Rule Limiting Minority Rights) (Rep. Edwards (TX) / Appropriations) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Cohen Amendment (10 minutes) // Filner / Langevin Amendment (10 minutes) // Capito Amendment (10 minutes) // Garrett Amendment (10 minutes) // Sessions Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes) // Moore (WI) Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
9 July 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on H.R. 3068 - TARP for Main Street Act. Public witnesses.
 
9 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro / Appropriations) // The rule provides for no further general or amendment debate. Pending Amendment Votes (11 Votes): DeLauro Manager's Amendment; Brady Amendment; Capito Amendment; Broun Amendment; Blackburn Amendment; Hensarling Amendment # 6; Campbell Amendment #2; Flake Amendment # 9; Flake Amendment # 4; Flake Amendment # 12; Kingston Amendment // H.R. 3081 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Lowey / Appropriations) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Lowey Manager's Amendment (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment (10 minutes) // Buyer Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) // Granger Amendment (10 minutes) // Lewis (CA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Stearns Amendment (10 minutes) // Weiner Amendment (10 minutes) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 2701 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Structured Rule) ( Rep. Reyes / Intelligence) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reyes Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes) // Rogers (MI) Amendment (10 minutes) // Langevin Amendment (10 minutes) // Castle / Lynch Amendment (10 minutes) // Hinchey Amendment (10 minutes) // Kirk / Klein Amendment (10 minutes) // Andrews Amendment (10 minutes) // Welch Amendment (10 minutes) // Childers Amendment (10 minutes) // Boccieri Amendment (10 minutes) // Giffords Amendment (10 minutes) // Kissell Amendment (10 minutes) // Kosmas Amendment (10 minutes) // Markey (CO) Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Con.Res. 127 - Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Rep. Lee (CA) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) 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) // Special Orders
 
9 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2892, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
 
8 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. H.R. 2965 - Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Altmire / Small Business) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Velazquez Manager's Amendment (30 minutes) // Brown-Waite Amendment (10 minutes) // Kosmas Amendment (10 minutes) // Reichert / Smith (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes) // H.R. 2997 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. DeLauro / Appropriations) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: DeLauro Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes) // Blackburn Amendment (10 minutes) // Brady Amendment (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment (10 minutes) // Capito Amendment (10 minutes) // Fortenberry Amendment (10 minutes) // Garrett Amendment (10 minutes) // Kingston Amendment (10 minutes) // The rule also makes in order one of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Campbell or his designee: Campbell Amendment #10 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #11 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #12 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #13 (10 minutes) // The rule also makes in order up to 3 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Flake or his designee: Flake Amendment # 40 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 41 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 42 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 43 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 44 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 45 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 58 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 59 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 60 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 61 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 62 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment # 63 (10 minutes) // The rule also makes in order 1 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Hensarling or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #47 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #50 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #51 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #52 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #53 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #86 (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (5 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1275 - Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009 (Rep. Matheson / Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 1945 - Tule River Tribe Water Development Act (Rep. Nunes / Natural Resources) // 3) H.Con.Res. 142 - Supporting National Men's Health Week (Rep. Cummings / Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Con.Res. 127 - Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Rep. Lee (CA) / Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) 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) // Special Orders
 
8 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2892, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
 
7 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Suspensions (8 Bills) // 1. H.R. 1275 - Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act of 2009 (Rep. Matheson - Natural Resources) // 2. H.R. 1129 - To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide an annual grant to facilitate an iron working training program for Native Americans (Rep. Lynch - Natural Resources) // 3. H.R. 1945 - Tule River Tribe Water Development Act (Rep. Nunes - Natural Resources) // 4. H.Con.Res. 142 - Supporting National Men's Health Week (Rep. Cummings - Oversight and Government Reform) // 5. H.Con.Res. 127 - Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month (Rep. Lee (CA) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 6. 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) // 7. 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) // 8. H.R. __ - To authorize the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to use funds made available under the Trademark Act of 1946 for patent operations in order to avoid furloughs and reductions-in-force (Rep. Conyers - Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
7 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of H.R.2892, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
 
6 July 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.2918, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.
 
6 July 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
3 July 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.
 
2 July 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.
 
1 July 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.
 


June 2009
30 June 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.
 
29 June 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the 4th of July work period.
 
26 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Votes could occur as early as 9:00 a.m. // H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Rep. Waxman - Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Dicks - Appropriations) // Postponed Amendment Votes (9) : Dicks Manager's Amendment // Heller Amendment // Jordan Amendment // Stearns Amendment // Flake Amendment #1 // Campbell Amendment #3 // Flake Amendment #3 // Hensarling Amendment #1 // Flake Amendment #4 // Special Orders
 
26 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate stands adjourned for the Independence Day recess and will reconvene on July 6th at 2 pm.
 
25 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Structured Rule,) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Skelton Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes) ; McKeon / Skelton Amendment (10 minutes); McGovern et al Amendment #2 (10 minutes); McGovern et al Amendment #3 (10 minutes); En Bloc #1 Amendment (20 minutes); Franks / Cantor / Sessions / Broun / Roskam Amendment (10 minutes); Akin / Forbes Amendment (10 minutes); En Bloc #2 Amendment (20 minutes); Connolly Amendment #20 (10 minutes); Cummings Amendment #87 (10 minutes); Holt Amendment #8 (10 minutes); Maloney / Honda Amendment (10 minutes); En Bloc #3 Amendment (20 minutes); En Bloc #4 Amendment (20 minutes) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Sponsored by Rep. Dicks / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Dicks Manager’s Amendment (10 minutes); Chaffetz Amendment (10 minutes); Garrett Amendment (10 minutes); Heller Amendment (10 minutes); Jordan Amendment (10 minutes); Smith (TX) Amendment (10 minutes); Stearns Amendment (10 minutes); Walden Amendment (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 4 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Flake or his designee: / Flake Amendment # 22 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 23 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 24 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 25 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 26 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 27 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 28 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 29 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 30 (10 minutes) ; Flake Amendment # 31 (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 1 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Campbell or his designee: Campbell Amendment #66 (10 minutes); Campbell Amendment #67 (10 minutes); Campbell Amendment #68 (10 minutes) / The rule also makes in order up to 1 of the following amendments if offered by Rep. Hensarling or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #61 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #62 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #63 (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment #64 (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
25 June 2009 - : Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
 
25 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
 
24 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 2990 - Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009 (Rep. Skelton - Armed Services) // H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Rep. Price (NC) - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 2647 -National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Fiscal Year 2010 (Rep. Skelton - Armed Services) (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders
 
24 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene to consider the articles of impeachment of judge Samuel B. Kent. At 11:00 a.m. the Senate will proceed to the cloture vote on the nomination of Harold Hongju Koh to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State.
 
23 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (5 Bills): 1) S. 407 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 ( Sen. Akaka / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 2) 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 ( Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 3) H.R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 ( Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 4) H.R. 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act ( Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // 5) H.R. 1777 - Making technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders
 
23 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
22 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.
 
22 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
19 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
19 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2918 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 (Structured Rule) (Wasserman Schultz / Appropriations Committee) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendment: McCarthy (NY) Amendment (10 minutes) // H.Res. 520 - Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Privileged Resolution, Two Hours of Debate) (Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders
 
18 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations Committee) Rolled Amendment Votes (26): Roe Amendment #25 ; Nadler Amendment ; Eddie Bernice Johnson Amendment ; Hensarling Amendment #6 ; Lewis (CA) Amendment #118 ; Tiahrt Amendment; Cuellar Amendment ; Price Amendment #96 ; Hodes Amendment ; Nunes Amendment ; Blackburn Amendment #111; Burton Amendment #71 ; Price Amendment #97; Jordan Amendment #100 ; Reichert Amendment #114 ; Broun Amendment #59 ; Hensarling Amendment #79; Hensarling Amendment #76 ; Campbell Amendment #105 ; Campbell Amendment #104; Campbell Amendment #107; Flake Amendment #87 ; Flake Amendment #86 ; Flake Amendment #85 ; Flake Amendment #91 ; Flake Amendment #84 // H.Res. 520 - Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders
 
18 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of S.Con.Res.26, the Slavery Apology resolution.
 
17 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Continued Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Precedent Setting Gag Rule) (Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations) // The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Moore Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #6 (10 minutes) // Bordallo Amendment (10 minutes) // Waters Amendment (10 minutes) // Roe Amendment #25 (10 minutes) // Nadler Amendment (10 minutes) // Eddie Bernice Johnson Amendment (10 minutes) // Boswell Amendment (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment #59 (10 minutes) // Broun Amendment #60 (10 minutes) // Quigley Amendment (10 minutes) // Nunes Amendment (10 minutes) // Tiahrt Amendment (10 minutes) // Burton Amendment #71 (10 minutes) // Linder Amendment (10 minutes) // Price Amendment #96 (10 minutes) // Price Amendment #97(10 minutes) // Hodes Amendment (10 minutes) // Jordan Amendment #100 (10 minutes) // Cuellar Amendment (10 minutes) // Blackburn Amendment #111(10 minutes) // Reichert Amendment #114 (10 minutes) // Lewis (CA) Amendment #118 (10 minutes) // The rule also makes in order up to 10 of the following amendments if offered by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee: Hensarling Amendment #76 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #77 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #78 (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment #79 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #80 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #81 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #82 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #83 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #84 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #85 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #86 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #87 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #88 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #89 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #90 (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment #91 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #104 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #105 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #106 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #107 (10 minutes) // Campbell Amendment #108 (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
17 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.
 
16 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.1023, the Travel Promotion bill.
 
16 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The Former Members Association will have their annual meeting on the floor at 8:30 am. // The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening. // One Minutes // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.R. 403 - Homes for Heroes Act (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee); ) S. 614 - A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (Sponsored by Sen. Hutchison / Financial Services Committee); 3) H.R. 1674 - National Consumer Cooperative Bank Act Amendments (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee); 4) H.Res. 366 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Eye Institute (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Conference Report on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Rule Waives All Points of Order, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 2847 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Modified Open Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Mollohan / Appropriations Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.R. 2470 - The "Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rooney / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 780 - Student Internet Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Putnam / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.R. 2247 - Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders
 
15 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
15 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12;30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (19 Bills) // 1) S. 615 - Providing additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (Sen. Collins / Foreign Affairs) // 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) // 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) // 4) H.Res. 479 - Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to United States-Japan relations (Rep. Hirono / Foreign Affairs) // 5) H.R. 2422 - The "Kyle G. West Post Office Building" Designation Act(Rep. Carter / Oversight and Government Reform) // 6) H.R. 2325 - The "Laredo Veterans Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Cuellar / Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.R. 2470 - The "Lieutenant Commander Roy H. Boehm Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Rooney / Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.Res. 493 - Recognizing the significant contributions of Hillel (Rep. Klein / Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 428 - Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children (Rep. McIntyre / Education and Labor) // 10) H.R. 729 - Phylicia's Law (Rep. Rothman / Education and Labor) // 11) H.R. 780 - Student Internet Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Putnam / Education and Labor) // 12) H.Res. 390 - Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's National Churchill Museum" (Rep. Luetkemeyer / Education and Labor) // 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) // 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) // 15) H.Res. 540 - Expressing condolences to families affected by ConAgra Foods Plant Explosion in Garner, North Carolina (Rep. Etheridge / Judiciary) // 16) 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) // 17) H.Res. 530 - Honoring 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) // 18) H.R. 2661 - Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Gohmert / Judiciary) // 19) H.R. 2247 - Congressional Review Act Improvement Act (Rep. Cohen / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
12 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. 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) // Special Orders
 
12 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
11 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) Motion to Instruct Conferees. // H.R. 1886 - Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009 (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) 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) // Special Orders
 
11 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
 
10 June 2009 - HOUSE EDUCATION & LABOR COMMITTEE: Hearing on the "single payer" health care option.
 
10 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 2410 - Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (Structured Rule) (Rep. Berman / Foreign Affairs Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Berman Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Ros-Lehtinen Amendment (10 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Hunter Amendment (10 minutes); Nadler Amendment (10 minutes); McCaul Amendment (10 minutes); Larsen / Kirk Amendment (10 minutes); Sessions Amendment (10 minutes); Davis (CA) / Grayson Amendment (10 minutes); Brown-Waite Amendment #55 (10 minutes); Holt Amendment (10 minutes); Brown-Waite Amendment #57 (10 minutes); Bishop (NY) Amendment (10 minutes); Moore (WI) Amendment (10 minutes); Royce Amendment (10 minutes); Meeks Amendment (10 minutes); Matheson Amendment (10 minutes); Kirkpatrick Amendment (10 minutes); Kirk Amendment (10 minutes); Lynch Amendment (10 minutes) ; Hill Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Teague et al Amendment (10 minutes); Johnson (TX) Amendment #16 (10 minutes); Johnson (TX) Amendment #83 (10 minutes); Poe Amendment (10 minutes); Castle / Dent Amendment (10 minutes) //Possible Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 2346 - Supplemental Appropriations Act and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // 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 Committee); 2) H.Res. 454 - Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Rep. Poe / Education and Labor Committee); 3) 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 Committee) // Special Orders
 
10 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
 
9 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // 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) // 2) 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) // 3) H.R. 2675 - Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act (Rep. Johnson (GA) - Judiciary) // 4) H.R. 1741 - Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2009 (Rep. Cummings Judiciary) // 5) H.R. 2344 - Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee - Judiciary) // 5) H.Res. 503 - National Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week (Rep. Altmire - Education and Labor) // 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) // 8) H.Res. 411 - Supporting the goals and ideals of the Intermediate Space Challenge in Mojave, California (Rep. McCarthy (CA) - Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 454 - Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Rep. Poe - Education and Labor) // 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) // 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) // 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) // 13) H.Res. 484 -Expressing support for designation of June 10th as "National Pipeline Safety Day" (Rep. Larsen - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 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) // 15) H.Res. 502 - Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States (Rep. Gary Miller - Financial Services) // 16) H.Res. 498 - Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary (Rep. Teague - Homeland Security) // 17) H.R. 2751 - Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (Rep. Sutton - Energy and Commerce) // Special Orders
 
9 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
 
8 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R. 1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
 
8 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 1736 - International Science and Technology Cooperation Act (Rep. Baird / Science and Technology Committee); 2) H.R. 1709 - STEM Education Coordination Act (Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee); 3) H.Res. 492 - Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week (Rep. Carnahan / Science and Technology Committee); 4) H.Res. 356 - Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010 as "Boy Scouts of America Day" (Rep. Hall (TX) / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 5) H.Res. 435 - Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage (Rep. Honda / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 6) 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 Committee); 7) H.R. 885 - Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act (Rep. Larson / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 8) H.R. 466 - Wounded Veteran Job Security Act (Rep. Doggett / Veterans' Affairs Committee) // Special Orders
 
5 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
5 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
4 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 (Rep. Jackson-Lee - Homeland Security) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 626 - Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009 (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory (Rep. Duncan - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 232 - Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy (Rep. Graves – Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 1817 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 North West Street in Somerville, Tennessee, as the "John S. Wilder Post Office Building" (Rep. Blackburn - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
4 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1256, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
 
3 June 2009 - SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Hearing on GM/Chrysler dealership closures.
 
3 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" // Suspensions (5 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1817 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 North West Street in Somerville, Tennessee, as the "John S. Wilder Post Office Building" (Rep. Blackburn - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 2090 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 431 State Street in Ogdensburg, New York, as the "Frederic Remington Post Office Building" (Rep. McHugh - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 2173 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1009 Crystal Road in Island Falls, Maine, as the "Carl B. Smith Post Office" (Rep. Michaud - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Con.Res. 109 - Honoring the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Nation's Capital and its transition to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure on June 6, 2009 (Rep. Connolly - Energy and Commerce) // 5) H.Res. 437 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month (Rep. Napolitano - Energy and Commerce) // H.R. 31 - Lumbee Recognition Act (Rep. McIntyre - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. 1385 - Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2009 (Rep. Moran (VA) - Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory (Rep. Duncan - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 232 - Recognizing and commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for its contributions in raising awareness of illiteracy, promoting children's literacy, and fighting poverty through the support of literacy (Rep. Graves - Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 471 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009 (Rep. Kratovil - Armed Services) // Special Orders
 
3 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1256, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act .
 
2 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" // Suspensions (18 Bills) // 1) H.R. 325 - Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 1120 - Central Texas Water Recycling Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Edwards (TX) / Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 1393 - Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 1044 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Natural Resources) // 5) H.R. 1280 - To modify a land grant patent issued by the Secretary of the Interior (Sponsored by Rep. Stupak / Natural Resources) // 6) H.R. 1287 - D. Buell Memorial Visitor Center Partnership Act (Sponsored by Rep. Visclosky / Natural Resources) // 7) H.R. 689 - To interchange the administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (Sponsored by Rep. Herger / Natural Resources) // 8) H.R. 2330 - Camp Hale Study Act (Sponsored by Rep. Lamborn / Natural Resources) // 9) H.R. 2430 - To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Sponsored by Rep. Hastings (WA) / Natural Resources) // 10) H.J.Res. 40 - Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Natural Resources) // 11) H.Res. 421 - Recognizing and commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th year anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. Roe / Natural Resources) // 12) H.R. 1380 - Josh Miller HEARTS Act (Sponsored by Rep. Sutton / Education and Labor) // 13) H.Res. 196 - Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan / Education and Labor) // 14) H.Res. 232 - Commending the Toys for Tots Literacy Program (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor) // 15) H.R. 1662 - Anthony DeJuan Boatwright Act (Sponsored by Rep. Barrow / Education and Labor) // 16) H.Res. 259 - Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Armed Services) // 17) H.Res. 471 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Kratovil / Armed Services) // 18) H.Res. __ - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the brutal suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square (Sponsored by Rep. Levin / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
2 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: Convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Regina McCarthy, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
 
1 June 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.146, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act.
 
1 June 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.
 


May 2009
29 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
28 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
27 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
26 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
25 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
22 May 2009 - PRESS BRIEFING: Speaker Nancy Pelosi's weekly briefing.
 
22 May 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are in recess for the Memorial Day holiday work period.
 
21 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Conference Report on S. 454 - Weapon System Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Rule Waives all Points of Order, 1 Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee) // H.R. 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee). The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Manager's Amendment (20 minutes) / Lee (NY) et al Amendment (10 minutes) / Richardson Amendment (10 minutes) / Burgess Amendment (10 minutes) / Cuellar et al Amendment (10 minutes) / McCaul Amendment (10 minutes) / Murphy / Christopher Amendment (10 minutes) / Cassidy Amendment (10 minutes) / Kilroy Amendment (10 minutes) / Frelinghuysen Amendment (10 minutes) / Lowery et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill): 1) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders
 
21 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2346, the Supplemental Appropriations bill.
 
20 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: the Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act
 
20 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Senate Amendment to H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services) // H.R. 2352 - Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Shuler / Small Business) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Velazquez Manager's Amendment (20 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Paulsen Amendment (10 minutes); Boccieri Amendment (10 minutes); Himes Amendment (10 minutes); Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Murphy (NY) Amendment (10 minutes); Nye Amendment (10 minutes); Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 297 - Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 374 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
19 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.R. 2182 - Enhanced Oversight of State and Local Economic Recovery Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform); 2) H.R. 466 - Wounded Veteran Job Security Act (Sponsored by Rep. Doggett / Veterans' Affairs); 3) H.R. 1170 - To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs); 4) H.R. 1088 - Mandatory Veteran Specialist Training Act (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs); 5) H.R. 1089 - Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Herseth Sandlin / Veterans' Affairs); 6) H.Res. 360 - Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day (Sponsored by Rep. Roe / Veterans' Affairs); 7) H.Con.Res. 120 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Energy and Commerce); 8) H.R. 1676 - PACT Act (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary); 9) H.Res. 426 - Honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals during Police Week (Sponsored by Rep. McNerney / Judiciary) // House Amendment to S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Sen. Dodd / Financial Services) // Special Orders
 
19 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.
 
18 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
18 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minutes; Suspensions (9 Bills): 1) H.Res. 448 - Congratulating the University of California, Davis (Sponsored by Rep. Thompson (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 386 - Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team (Sponsored by Rep. Broun / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Res. 300 - Congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (Sponsored by Rep. McHugh / Education and Labor Committee); 4) H.Res. 297 - Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Education and Labor Committee); 5) H.Res. 347 - Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Perriello / Education and Labor Committee); 6) H.Res. 442 - Recognizing the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee); 7) H.Res. 374 - Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being (Sponsored by Rep. Graves / Education and Labor Committee); 8) H.Res. 438 - Expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month" (Sponsored by Rep. Loretta Sanchez / Education and Labor Committee); 9) S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders
 
15 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a pro forma session.
 
15 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.
 
14 May 2009 - SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: A hearing on Middle East peace. Witnesses include Tony Blair.
 
14 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Ten "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chandler / Education and Labor) // Pending Amendment Votes (3 votes) // Giffords / Cleaver Amendment // Bright Amendment // Griffith / Teague Amendment // H.R. 2356 - Fiscal Year 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Bill (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 bills) // 1) H.R. 1209 - Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Financial Services) // 2) H.R. 347 - To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Financial Services) // 3) H.Res. 377 - Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Armed Services) // Special Orders
 
14 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Seante will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.
 
13 May 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: A hearing on torture memos
 
13 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Chandler / Education and Labor) // The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: George Miller Amendment (10 minutes) // McKeon Amendment (10 minutes) // Titus et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Roe Amendment (10 minutes) // Ellsworth Amendment (10 minutes) // Flake Amendment (10 minutes) Giffords // Cleaver Amendment (10 minutes) // Reichert Amendment (10 minutes) // // Maffei / Schwartz Amendment (10 minutes) // Bright Amendment (10 minutes) // Griffith / Teague Amendment (10 minutes) // Heinrich Amendment (10 minutes) // Lujan / Schwartz Amendment (10 minutes) // Schrader Amendment (10 minutes) // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.R. 1209 - Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Financial Services) // 2) H.R. 347 - To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Financial Services) // 3) H.Res. 377 - Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Armed Services) // 4) H.R. 2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.R 2101 - Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 204 - Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry (Sponsored by Rep. Simpson / Energy and Commerce) // 2) H.Con.Res. 84 - Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month (Sponsored by Rep. Wamp / Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 2162 - The "Herbert A Littleton Postal Station" Designation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Minnick / Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders
 
13 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to executive session for one hour of debate on the nomination of David J. Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.
 
12 May 2009 - SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: A hearing on energy security. Witnesses include President Jimmy Carter.
 
12 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (14 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 413 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "IEEE Engineering the Future" Day on May 13, 2009 (Rep. Stearns - Science and Technology) // 2) H.Res. 387 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart - Science and Technology) // 3) H.R. 2020 - Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) // 4) H.Res. 192 - Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009 (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson - Energy and Commerce // 5) H.Res. 204 - Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene (Rep. Simpson - Energy and Commerce) // 6) H.R. 23 - Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs) // 7) H.R. 1178 - To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, and for other purposes (Rep. Dent - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 8) H.Res. 415 - Commending the heroic efforts of the people fighting the floods in North Dakota and Minnesota (Rep. Pomeroy - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 9) H.Con.Res. 84 - Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month (Rep. Wamp - Oversight and Government Reform) // 10) H.Res. 370 - Expressing Support for the Goals and Ideals of "National Healthy Schools Day" (Rep. Tonko - Oversight and Government Reform) // 11) H.Res. 388 - Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day (Rep. Fortenberry - Oversight and Government Reform) // 12) H.R. 2162 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 123 11th Avenue South in Nampa, Idaho, as the "Herbert A Littleton Postal Station" (Rep. Minnick - Oversight and Government Reform) // 13) H.Res. 378 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain (Rep. Poe - Foreign Affairs) // 14) H.Res. 171 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU) (Rep. Berman - Foreign Affairs) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Special Orders
 
12 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.
 
11 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of H.R.627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act.
 
11 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a pro forma session.
 
8 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in recess.
 
8 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.
 
7 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last Votes expected late afternoon // Five "one-minutes" per side" // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (NC) / Financial Services Committee) // Frank Manager's Amendment (30 minutes) // Frank Amendment #36 (10 minutes) // Bachus Amendment (10 minutes) // Perlmutter Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes) // Moore (KS) et al (10 minutes) // Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes) // McNerney Amendment (10 minutes) // McHenry Amendment (10 minutes) // Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes) // Brown-Waite Amendment (10 minutes) // Titus/Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes) // Mario Diaz Balart/Wexler Amendment (10 minutes) // Weiner Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
7 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.454, the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act.
 
6 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets legislative business. Last votes expected 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (General Debate Rule Only, One Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Miller (NC) / Financial Services Committee) // Suspensions (6 Bills): 1) H.Res. 391 - Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month" (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); 2) H.Res. 401 - Honoring the life and recognizing the far-reaching accomplishments of the Honorable Jack Kemp Jr. (Sponsored by Rep. Boehner / House Administration Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. 80 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the CVC for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Sponsored by Rep. Hirono / House Administration Committee); 4) H.R. 1107 - To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.Res.14 - Recognizing the importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling (Sponsored by Rep. Issa / Judiciary Committee); 6) S. 386 - Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, as amended (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / Judiciary Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills): 1) H.Res. 348 - Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team (Sponsored by Rep. Price (NC) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 367 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Sponsored by Rep. Brown (FL) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders
 
6 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.
 
5 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (12 Bills) // 1) H.R. 774 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4602 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building" (Rep. Maloney - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 1397 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O’Day Post Office Building" (Rep. Lowey - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 299 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year (Rep. Lynch - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.R. 1271 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2351 West Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida, as the "Elijah Pat Larkins Post Office Building" (Rep. Hastings (FL) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 5) H.Res. 382 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 3 through May 9, 2009 (Rep. Bishop (UT) - Education and Labor) // 6) H.Res. 338 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month (Rep. Latham - Education and Labor) // 7) H.Res. 348 - Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship (Rep. Price (NC) - Education and Labor) // 8)H.Res. 353 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days (Rep. DeLauro - Education and Labor) // 9) H.Res. 396 - Honoring the graduating Class of 2009 at the University of California, Merced (Rep. Cardoza - Education and Labor) // 10) H.Res. 313 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Oberstar - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 11) H.Res. 269 - Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (Rep. Giffords - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 12) H.Res. 367 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day (Rep. Brown (FL) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders
 
5 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.
 
5 May 2009 - JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: A hearing on the economic outlook for the United States. Witness: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
 
4 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.
 
4 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 230 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Foreign Affairs) // 2) H.Con.Res. 111 - Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Garrett / Foreign Affairs) // 3) H.Con.Res. 103 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day (Sponsored by Rep. Payne / Foreign Affairs) // 4) H.Res. 283 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig (Sponsored by Rep. Peters / Foreign Affairs) // Special Orders
 
1 May 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act.
 
1 May 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.
 


April 2009
30 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services Committee) // Gutierrez Amendment (20 minutes) // Frank Amendment (10 minutes) // Slaughter et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Gutierrez et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Pingree Amendment (10 minutes) // Polis Amendment (10 minutes) // Jones (NC) // Amendment (10 minutes) // Maloney / Watson Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling #9 Amendment (10 minutes) // Hensarling #10 Amendment (10 minutes) // Minnick Amendment (10 minutes) // Price (NC) // et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Davis (CA) // / Carney Amendment (10 minutes) // Perriello Amendment (10 minutes) // Schauer Amendment (10 minutes) // Teague et al Amendment (10 minutes) // Schock Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
30 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, begin consideration of S.896, the Helping Familes Save Their Homes Act
 
29 April 2009 - SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS : A hearing on the Federal response to Swine Flu. Witness: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano & Rear Admiral Ann Schuchat.
 
29 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Complete Consideration of the Democrat Budget Conference Report // H.R. 1913 - Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, One Hour and Twenty Minutes of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 627 - Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Maloney / Financial Services ) // Suspension (1 Bill) // 1) S. 735 - Protecting Incentives for the Adoption of Children with Special Needs Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Baucus / Ways and Means ) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 357 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Financial Services) // 3) H.R. 46 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services) // 4) H.Res. 109 - Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, and to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (Sponsored by Rep. Costa / Judiciary) // Special Orders
 
29 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate will begin debate on the conference report to accompany S.Con.Res.13, the Budget Resolution.
 
28 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (11 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 340 - Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York (Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 2) H.Res. 341 - Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Bright / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 3) H.R. 1595 - The "Brian K. Schramm Post Office Building" Designation Act(Sponsored by Rep. Lee (NY) / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 4) H.Res. 342 - Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Cao / Oversight and Government Reform ) // 5) H.Res. 357 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hinojosa / Financial Services ) // 6) H.R. 1243 - To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer (Sponsored by Rep. Baca / Financial Services ) // 7) H.R. 46 - Family Self-Sufficiency Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Biggert / Financial Services ) // 8) H.Con.Res. 36 - Calling on the President and the allies of the United States to engage with officials of the Government of Iran to raise the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity (Sponsored by Rep. Wexler / Foreign Affairs ) // 9) H.Res. 76 - Mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica (Sponsored by Rep. Burton / Foreign Affairs ) // 10) H.Res. 109 - Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights (Sponsored by Rep. Costa / Judiciary ) // 11) H.Con.Res. 104 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Baldwin / Judiciary ) // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 365 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Martial law rule waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules ) // Possible Consideration of the Conference Report on S.Con.Res. 13 - Democrat Budget (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget ) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 344 - Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies’ Women's Basketball Team (Sponsored by Rep. Courtney / Education and Labor ) // 2) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // Special Orders
 
28 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
 
27 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.
 
27 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (7 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 329 - Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana (Sponsored by Rep. Snyder / Armed Services) // 2) H.Con.Res. 99 - Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 335 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 344 - Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament (Sponsored by Rep. Courtney / Education and Labor) // 5) H.Res. 337 - Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Education and Labor) // 6) H.R. 1746 - Pre-Disaster Mitigation Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure) // 7) H.R. 1747 – Great Lakes Icebreaker Replacement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure) // Special Orders
 
24 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
24 April 2009 - HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Hearing on The American Clean Energy Security Act Of 2009. Witnesses: Former Vice President Al Gore & Former Senator John Warner; Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
 
24 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
23 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1145 - National Water Research and Development Initiative Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 247 - Expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day" (Rep. Skelton - Education and Labor) // 2) H.R. 1139 - COPS Improvements Act of 2009 (Rep. Weiner - Judiciary) // Special Orders.
 
23 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.
 
23 April 2009 - HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Hearing on State Department Supplemental Request. Witness: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State.
 
22 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (14 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 339 - Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 (Sponsored by Reps. Langevin/Welch / Armed Services Committee) // 2) H.R. 749 - To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate (Sponsored by Rep. Jones / House Administration Committee) // 3) H.R. 1679 - House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee) // 4) H.R. 586 - Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / House Administration Committee) // 5) H.Con.Res. 86 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth (Sponsored by Rep. Jackson-Lee / House Administration Committee) // 6) S.J.Res. 8 - Providing for the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Sponsored by Sen. Leahy / House Administration Committee) // 7) H.Con.Res. 101 – Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan from the people of California for placement in the United States Capitol (Sponsored by Rep. Lewis (CA) / House Administration Committee) // 8) H.R. 1580 - Electronic Waste Research and Development Act (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee) // 9) H.R. 957 - Green Energy Education Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. McCaul – Science and Technology Committee) // 10) H.Res. 247 - Expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Education and Labor Committee) // 11) H.Res. __ - Acknowledging and Commending National Library Week (Sponsored by Rep. Ehlers / Education and Labor Committee) // 12) H.R. 1824 - Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer / Education and Labor Committee) // 13) H.R. 1139 - COPS Improvements Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Weiner / Judiciary Committee) // 14) H.R. 1626 - Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Johnson (GA) / Judiciary Committee) // Motion to Go to Conference on H.Con.Res. 85 - Democrat Budget and Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees // Special Orders
 
22 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: the Senate with convine and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.
 
21 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1694 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 388 - Crane Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Baldwin - Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 411 - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2009 (Rep. Inslee - Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 1219 - Lake Hodges Surface Water Improvement and Reclamation Act of 2009 (Rep. Bilbray - Natural Resources) // 5) S. 39 - A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze" (Sen. McCain - Natural Resources) // 6) H.Res. 320 - Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin (Rep. Watt - Oversight and Government Reform) // 7) H.Res. 254 - Recognizing the designation of March 2009 as Irish American Heritage Month and honoring the significance of Irish Americans in the history and progress of the United States (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 8) H.R. 1516 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 37926 Church Street in Dade City, Florida, as the "Sergeant Marcus Mathes Post Office" (Rep. Brown-Waite - Oversight and Government Reform) // 9) H.Res. 214 - Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped the Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009 (Rep. Guthrie - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.
 
21 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and proceeds to executive session to resume consideration of the nomination of Christopher R. Hill, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.
 
20 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin consideration of S.386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act.
 
20 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is in recess.
 
17 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
16 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
15 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
14 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
13 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
10 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
9 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
8 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
7 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
6 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
3 April 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the Easter/Passover Recess.
 
2 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.
 
2 April 2009 - HOUSE OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM : A hearing on the collapse and federal rescue of AIG and what it means for the U.S. economy.
 
2 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: *NEW TIME* The House meets at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 8:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Energy and Commerce Committee) Postponed Amendment Vote: Buyer Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute // Complete Consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 - The Democrat Budget (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) One hour of general debate remains and the rule makes in order the following amendments: Woolsey Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Jordan/Price (GA)/Pence Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Lee (CA)/Scott (VA) Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes); Ryan Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (40 minutes) // Special Orders
 
1 April 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.
 
1 April 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-mintes" per side // H.R. 1664 - To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Grayson / Financial Services Committee) // Frank Amendment (20 minutes) Cardoza Amendment (10 minutes) // Meeks Amendment (10 minutes) // Bean / McMahon Amendment (10 minutes) // Bilirakis Amendment (10 minutes) // DeFazio Amendment (10 minutes) // Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes) // H.R. 1256 - Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Buyer Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (30 minutes) // Begin Consideration of H.Con.Res. 85 - The Democrat Budget (General Debate Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution // Suspensions (3 Bills)// 1) H.R. 1804 - The Federal Retirement Reform Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 2) H.R. 1575 - End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act, as Amended (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) // 3) H.Res. 298 - Congratulating the on-premise sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses (Sponsored by Rep. King (IA) / Small Business Committee) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.Res. 290 - Honoring the lives and mourning the loss of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, Members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Judiciary Committee) // Special Orders.
 


March 2009
31 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1) H.Res. 290 - Honoring the lives and mourning the loss of Sergeant Mark Dunakin, Sergeant Ervin Romans, Sergeant Daniel Sakai, and Officer John Hege, Members of the Oakland Police Department in California who were brutally slain in the line of duty (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Judiciary Committee); 2) H.R. 985 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Boucher / Judiciary Committee); 3) H.R. 1029 - Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Hill / Judiciary Committee); 4) H.R. 838 - Miami Dade College Land Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Judiciary Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 54 - Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust (Sponsored by Rep. Waxman / House Administration Committee); 6) H.R. 151 - Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Lofgren / House Administration Committee); 7) H.R. 1299 - Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Brady (PA) / House Administration Committee) // H.Res. 279 - Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Brady(PA) / House Administration Committee) // H.R. 1664 - To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Reps. Grayson/Himes / Financial Services Committee) // H.Con.Res. __ - The Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 2010 (Subject to a Rule) Sponsored by Rep. Spratt / Budget Committee) // Special Orders
 
31 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.Con.Res.13, the Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 2010.
 
30 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (16 Bills): 1) Sen. Amendments to H.R. 1388 - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (Sponsored by Rep. McCarthy (NY) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.R. __ - Making technical corrections and conforming changes to the Higher Education Act (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.R. 1171 - Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Boozman / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 4) H.R. 1377 - 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 (Sponsored by Rep. Filner / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 5) H.R. 1513 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Kirkpatrick / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 223 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey (Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 7) H.Res. 282 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 152 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Foreign Affairs Committee); 9) H.R. 1246 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 10) H.R. 756 - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Capps / Energy and Commerce Committee); 11) H.R. 20 - Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act (Sponsored by Rep. Rush / Energy and Commerce Committee); 12) H.R. 479 - Wakefield Act (Sponsored by Rep. Matheson / Energy and Commerce Committee); 13) H.R. 1253 - Health Insurance Restrictions and Limitations Clarification Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Burgess / Energy and Commerce Committee) ; 14) H.R. 1259 - Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Upton / Energy and Commerce Committee); 15) H.Con.Res. 60 - Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (Sponsored by Rep. Granger / Energy and Commerce Committee); 16) H.R. 577 - Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Gene Green / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Special Orders
 
30 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. Thereafter, it begins consideration of the budget resolution.
 
27 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
27 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.
 
26 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1404 - Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources) (Complete Consideration) // Rahall Amendment (10 minutes) // Perlmutter Amendment (10 minutes) // Polis Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Hastings (WA) Amendment (10 minutes) // Heinrich Amendment (10 minutes) // Minnick Amendment (10 minutes) // Lujan/Markey (CO)/Connolly Amendment (10 minutes) // Matheson Amendment (10 minutes) // Roskam Amendment (10 minutes) // Kirkpatrick Amendment (10 minutes) // Goodlatte Amendment (10 minutes) // Conference Reports may be brought up at any time. // Motions to go to Conference should they become available. // Possible Motions to Instruct Conferees. // Special Orders.
 
26 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on the need for comprehensive regulatory reform. Witness: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.
 
26 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1388, the National Service bill.
 
25 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (2 Bills) // 1) S. 383 - Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. McCaskill - Financial Services Committee) // 2) S. 520 - The "Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse" Designation Act (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Senate Amendments to H.R. 146 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Rule Waives All Points of Order, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources Committee) // H.R. 1404 - Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act (Rule Debate Only) (Sponsored by Rep. Rahall - Natural Resources Committee) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill) // 1) H.Res. 273 - Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen - Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders.
 
25 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1388, the National Service bill.
 
24 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 1617 - Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Carney / Homeland Security Committee); 2) H.R. 1148 - To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security (Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis / Homeland Security Committee); 3) H.R. 730 - Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act (Sponsored by Rep. Schiff / Homeland Security Committee); 4) H.Res. 182 - Expressing support for designation of the week of March 1 through March 8, 2009, as "School Social Work Week" (Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy / Education and Labor Committee); 5) H.Con.Res. 77 - Recognizing and honoring the signing by Abraham Lincoln of the law authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University (Sponsored by Rep. Woolsey / Education and Labor Committee); 6) H.Res. 234 - Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" (Sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez / Veterans' Affairs Committee); 7) H.Con.Res. 55 - Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (Sponsored by Rep. Berkley / Foreign Affairs Committee); 8) H.Res. 273 - Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy (Sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Special Orders
 
24 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Oversight hearing on the federal government's intervention at AIG. Timothy Geithner, Secretary, Department of Treasury; Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; William Dudley, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 
24 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.1388, the National Service bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.
 
23 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will be in a period of morning business for one hour. At 3:00 p.m., the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to HR 1388; the National Service Reauthorization Act. At 6:00 p.m. the Senate will conduct a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR 1388.
 
23 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Unlimited "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 178 - Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month (Rep. Pascrell - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.R. 918 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building" (Rep. Higgins - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.R. 1218 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 112 South 5th Street in Saint Charles, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Drew W. Weaver Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.Res. 223 - Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This is Paul Harvey... Good Day" (Rep. Sullivan - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.
 
20 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on Federal and State Enforcement of Financial Consumer and Investor Protection Laws.
 
20 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in session.
 
20 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
19 March 2009 - SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Replay of March 5 hearing: "AIG: Examining what went wrong, government intervention, and implications for future regulation".
 
19 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side. // H.Res. 257 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Suspensions (2 Bills) // 1) H.R. 1586 - Additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // 2) H.Con.Res. __ - Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding executive and employee bonuses paid by AIG and other companies assisted with taxpayer funds provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury (Rep. Kilroy - Financial Services) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1216 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.
 
19 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.
 
18 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. Fifteen "one-minutes" per side. // Suspension (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1512 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. Rangel - Ways and Means) // H.R. 1388 - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (Rep. McCarthy (NY) - Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 Bill) // 1) H.R. 1216 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chesterfield, Missouri, as the "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" (Rep. Akin - Oversight and Government Reform) // Special Orders.
 
18 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: A hearing on AIG and the global economy before and since federal assistance.
 
18 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to executive session to begin consideration of the nomination of Ronald Kirk to be United States Trade Representative. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.146, the vehicle for the Ominbus Lands bill.
 
17 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (9 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 240 - To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day (Rep. Shea-Porter / Education and Labor Committee) // 2) H.Res. 211 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (Rep. Woolsey / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 3) H.R. 955 - The "John 'Bud' Hawk Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Inslee / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 4) H.R. 1216 - The "Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 5) H.R. 1323 - Reducing Information Control Designations Act (Rep. Driehaus / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 6) H.R. 628 - To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges (Rep. Issa / Judiciary Committee) // 7) H.R. 1110 - PHONE Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) / Judiciary Committee) // 8) H.R. 1429 - Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2009 (Rep. Waters / Judiciary Committee) // 9) H.R. __ - Providing for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Rep. Velazquez / Small Business Committee).
 
17 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.
 
17 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on perspectives to regulation of systemic risk in the financial services industry.
 
16 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.146, the vehicle for the Omnibus Lands bill.
 
16 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 a.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (3 Bills) // 1) H.R. 987 - The "John Scott Challis, Jr. Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Altmire / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 2) H.R. 1217 - The "Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building" Designation Act (Rep. Akin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // 3) H.R. 1284 - The "Major Ed W. Freeman Post Office" Designation Act (Rep. Taylor / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders
 
13 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
13 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will not be in session.
 
12 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate meets for a period of morning business until 12:00 noon. At noon, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of David Ogden to be Deputy Attorney General, with two hours of debate. At approximately 2:00 pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the nomination of Mr. Ogden. Following that vote, the Senate will stay in executive session to consider the nomination of Thomas Perrelli to be Associate Attorney General for 90 minutes, after which it will proceed to a roll call vote on that nomination.
 
12 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Oberstar / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Oberstar Amendment (10 minutes); Mack Amendment (20 minutes); Markey (CO) / Kratovil Amendment (10 minutes); Miller (MI) Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Polis Amendment (10 minutes); Roskam Amendment (10 minutes); Dahlkemper Amendment (10 minutes); Wittman Amendment (10 minutes) ; Driehaus Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Vote (1 bill): 1) H.Res. 224 - Supporting the designation of Pi Day (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee) // Special Orders
 
11 March 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: On a comprehensive view of the American mortgage system.
 
11 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, proceed to consideration of a deputy attorney general nomination.
 
11 March 2009 - HOUSE COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM : A hearing on TARP oversight, focusing on assessing the Department of Treasury's efforts to prevent waste and abuse of taxpayer funds.
 
11 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 3:00 p.m. // One Minutes (10 per side) // Suspensions (7 Bills): 1) S. 22 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Sen. Bingaman / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.Res. 224 - Supporting the designation of Pi Day (Sponsored by Rep. Gordon / Science and Technology Committee); 3) H.Res. 67 - Recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University (Sponsored by Rep. Dreier / Science and Technology); 4) H.Con.Res. 64 - Urging the President to designate 2009 as the ‘‘Year of the Military Family’’ (Sponsored by Rep. Skelton / Armed Services Committee); 5) H.Res. 226 - Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile (Sponsored by Rep. Holt / Foreign Affairs Committee); 6) H.Res. 125 - Calling on the central authority of Brazil to immediately discharge all its duties under the Hague Convention by facilitating and supporting Federal judicial proceedings as a matter of extreme urgency to obtain the return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman, for immediate return to the United States (Sponsored by Rep. Smith (NJ) / Foreign Affairs Committee); 7) H.Res. 194 - Supporting the goals of International Women's Day (Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky / Foreign Affairs Committee) // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill): 1) H.Con.Res. 38 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (Sponsored by Del. Holmes Norton / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders
 
10 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for morning hour and 12:30 p.m. for legislative business. // Fifteen "one-minutes" per side. // Suspensions (8 Bills) 1) H.R. 813 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 306 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as the "J. Herbert W. Small Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Butterfield - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 2) H.R. 837 - To designate the Federal building located at 799 United Nations Plaza in New York, New York, as the "Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building" (Rep. Rangel - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 3) H.R. 842 - To designate the United States Courthouse to be constructed in Jackson, Mississippi, as the "R. Jess Brown United States Courthouse" (Rep. Thompson (MS) - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 4) H.R. 869 - To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 101 Barr Street in Lexington, Kentucky, as the "Scott Reed Federal Building and United States Courthouse" (Rep. Chandler - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 5) H.R. 887 - To designate the United States courthouse located at 131 East 4th Street in Davenport, Iowa, as the "James A. Leach United States Courthouse" (Rep. Loebsack - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 6) H.Con.Res. 37 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (Rep. Hoyer - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 7) H.Con.Res. 38 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (Rep. Holmes Norton - Transportation and Infrastructure) // 8) H.Con.Res. 39 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (Rep. Holmes Norton - Transportation and Infrastructure) // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Flake - Privileged Resolution).
 
10 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
9 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
9 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" per side. // Suspensions (3 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 210 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance (Rep. Moore (WI) - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. __ - Congratulating the National Assessment Governing Board on its 20th Anniversary in measuring student academic achievement (Rep. Castle - Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. 131 - Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act (Rep. Gallegly - Oversight and Government Reform).
 
6 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
6 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Five "one-minutes" per side. // H.Res. 218 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // H.J.Res. __ - Making further continuing appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2009, and for other purposes (Rep. Obey - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule).
 
5 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business // Last votes expected: Evening // One Minutes (10 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Perfected Conyers Manager’s Amendment (30 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Titus Amendment (10 minutes) // Consideration of the Flake Privileged Resolution Regarding Earmarks // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day” (Sponsored by Rep. Markey (CO) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Sponsored by Rep. Watson / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Con.Res. 14 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (CA) / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Special Orders
 
5 March 2009 - SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: hearing on government intervention and regulation of AIG.
 
5 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
4 March 2009 - JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS: The Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain addresses a Joint Session of Congress.
 
4 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:00 a.m. and recess immediately. At approximately 10:45 a.m., the House will reconvene for a Joint Meeting of Congress to receive an Address from the Right Honorable Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. // Suspensions (5 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 201 - Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks (Rep. Slaughter - Homeland Security) // 2) H.Res. 195 - Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe (Rep. Bilirakis - Homeland Security) // 3) H.Con.Res. 14 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week (Rep. Lee (CA) - Energy and Commerce) 4) H.Res. 45 - Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month" (Rep. Poe - Judiciary) // 5) H.R. 1127 - Extending the Non-Minister Religious Worker and Doctors Serving in Underserved Areas Programs (Rep. Lofgren - Judiciary) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor) 2) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Rep. Watson - Education and Labor).
 
4 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
3 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // No votes are expected before 3:00 p.m. // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 91 - Honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan (Rep. Ehlers - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 146 - Designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day" (Rep. Markey (CO) - Education and Labor) // 3) H.Res. 153 - Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl (Rep. Watson - Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 77 - Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States (Rep. Wittman - Education and Labor) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 bills) // 1) H.R. 146 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 548 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Gary Miller (CA) - Natural Resources) // Special Orders.
 
3 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate reconvenes to resume consideration of H.R.1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
 
3 March 2009 - SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE: A hearing on short-term and long-term economic and budget challenges. Witnesses include Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke.
 
2 March 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to proceed to the consideration of H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations bill. There will be no roll call votes.
 
2 March 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: the House will meet at 12:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Unlimited "one-minutes" each side. // Suspensions (5 bills) // 1) H.R. 326 - Cocopah Lands Act (Rep. Grijalva – Natural Resources) // 2) H.R. 81 - Shark Conservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Bordallo - Natural Resources) // 3) H.R. 146 - Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act (Rep. Holt - Natural Resources) // 4) H.R. 548 - Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2009 (Rep. Gary Miller (CA) – Natural Resources) // 5) H.R. 844 – Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Amendments of 2009 (Rep. Young (AK) – Natural Resources) //
 


February 2009
27 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business. There will be no roll call votes.
 
27 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.
 
26 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Judiciary Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Conyers Amendment (30 minutes); Price (GA) Amendment (10 minutes); Peters Amendment (10 minutes); Titus Amendment (10 minutes) // Postponed Suspension Votes (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 183 - Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 (Sponsored by Rep. Lee (NY) / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee) // Special Orders
 
26 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009.
 
25 February 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing on Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy. Witness: Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve.
 
25 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business. // H.R. __ - Consolidated Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Obey / Appropriations Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. __ - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers/Frank / Judiciary/Financial Services) // Special Orders
 
25 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
24 February 2009 - STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: President Barack Obama delivers his first State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress.
 
24 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // The House Floor will be cleared at approximately 5:00 p.m. to allow a security sweep of the House Chamber prior to the President’s address. The House will meet again at approximately 8:35 p.m. in a joint meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States. // Suspensions (3 Bills): 1) H.Res. 18 - Recognizes the life, achievements and contributions of Paul Newman (Sponsored by Rep. Cohen / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.Res. 83 - Recognizing the significance of Black History Month (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) S. 234 - Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2105 East Cook Street in Springfield, Illinois, as the “Colonel John H. Wilson, Jr. Post Office Building”. (Sponsored by Sen. Durbin / Oversight and Government Reform Committee)
 
24 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009. The Senate will have two Cloture Votes at 11:00. The Senate will recess from 12:30 - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches. At 8:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed as a body to the House Chamber to receive the State of the Union Address from President Barack Obama.
 
23 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. // Suspensions (8 Bills): 1) H.R. 44 - Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bordallo / Natural Resources Committee); 2) H.R. 80 - Captive Primate Safety Act (Sponsored by Rep. Blumenauer / Natural Resources Committee); 3) H.R. 714 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Del. Christensen / Natural Resources Committee); 4) H.Res. 132 - Honoring the life and memory of the Chiricahua Apache leader Goyathlay, also known as Geronimo, and recognizing the 100th anniversary of his death on February 17, 2009, as a time of reflection and the commencement of a "Healing" for all Apache people (Sponsored by Rep. Grijalva / Natural Resources Committee); 5) H.R. 601 - Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (UT) / Natural Resources Committee) ; 6) H.R. 603 - Utah National Guard Readiness Act (Sponsored by Rep. Bishop (UT) / Natural Resources Committee); 7) H.R. 637 - South Orange County Recycled Water Enhancement Act (Sponsored by Rep. Calvert / Natural Resources Committee); 8) H.R. 911 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders
 
23 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes and proceeds to the reading of Washington's Farewell Address. Thereafter, it resumes consideration of the motion to proceed to consider S.160, the D.C. voting rights bill.
 
20 February 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.
 
19 February 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.
 
18 February 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.
 
17 February 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.
 
16 February 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The House and Senate are out for the President's Day recess.
 
13 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
13 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Five "one-minutes" per side. // Conference Report to H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Reps. Obey/Rangel/Waxman - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (4 Bills) 1) H.Res. 110 - To congratulate the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title (Rep. Doyle - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 112 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 139 - Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth (Rep. Hare - Oversight and Government Reform) 4) H.R. 663 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building" (Rep. Barrow - Oversight and Government Reform).
 
12 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Ten "one-minutes" each side. // H.Res. 157 - Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 110 - To congratulate the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title (Rep. Doyle - Oversight and Government Reform) // 2) H.Res. 112 - Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day (Rep. Lee (NY) - Oversight and Government Reform) // 3) H.Res. 139 - Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth (Rep. Hare - Oversight and Government Reform) // 4) H.R. 663 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the "Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Building" (Rep. Barrow - Oversight and Government Reform) // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 158 - Same Day Consideration Rule - Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Rep. Slaughter - Rules) // Possible Consideration of the Conference Report to H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Reps. Obey/Rangel - Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 2) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - Judiciary) // 3) H.Res. 117 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Lipinski - Science and Technology).
 
12 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
11 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to begin a period of morning business.
 
11 February 2009 - SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE: Hearing on addressing the financial and housing crisis. Witness: Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner.
 
11 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // 15 "one-minutes" per side // Suspensions (6 Bills) // 1) H.Res. __ - Honoring John Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (Rep. Kildee) 2) H.Res. 129 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness (Rep. Cardoza - Judiciary) // 3) H.R. 554 - National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2009 (Rep. Gordon - Science and Technology) // 4) H.R. 631 - Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (Rep. Matheson - Science and Technology) // 5) H.Res. 117 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes (Rep. Lipinski - Science and Technology) // 6) H.R. 469 - Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009 (Rep. Hall - Science and Technology) // Postponed Suspension Votes (3 Bills) // 1) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 2) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - udiciary) // 3) H.R. 448 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (Rep. Sestak - Judiciary).
 
10 February 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE : On examining the efforts by the Federal Reserve Bank to provide liquidity in the current financial crisis. Witness: Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
 
10 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Suspensions (8 Bills) 1) H.Res. 128 - Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education (Rep. Boehner - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 134 - Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement (Rep. Lewis (GA) - Judiciary) // 3) H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) - Judiciary) // 4) H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston - Judiciary) // 5) H.R. __ - Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization of 2009 (Rep. Waters - Judiciary) // 6) H.R. 448 - Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (Rep. Sestak -Judiciary) // 7) H.R. 632 - National Silver Alert Act of 2009 (Rep. Doggett - Judiciary) // 8) H.Res. 129 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness (Rep. Cardoza - Judiciary) // Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Reps. Obey/Rangel Appropriations). // Motion to Instruct Conferees // Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House (Rep. Carter - Privileged Resolution) // Postponed Suspension Votes (2 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 114 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" (Rep. Sires - Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 60 - Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments (Rep. Fallin - Education and Labor).
 
10 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes to resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
 
9 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. // Suspensions (4 Bills) // 1) H.Res. 114 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" (Rep. Sires – Education and Labor) // 2) H.Res. 128 - Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education (Rep. Boehner – Education and Labor) // 3) H.R. __ - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (Rep. Bishop (NY) – Education and Labor) // 4) H.Res. 60 - Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments (Rep. Fallin – Education and Labor) // Possible Motion to Instruct/Appoint Conferees on H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Reps. Obey/Rangel/Waxman/George Miller (CA)/Oberstar/Gordon - Appropriations).
 
9 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
 
7 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. There will be NO Roll Call Votes today.
 
6 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. ROLL CALL VOTES are expected throughout the day.
 
6 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
5 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
 
5 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in session.
 
4 February 2009 - SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing on modernizing the US financial regulatory system. Testimony from Paul Volker.
 
4 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
 
4 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Ten “One Minutes” Per Side // 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. // Senate Amendment to H.R. 2 - The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (Reps. Pallone/Waxman/Dingell – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // S. 352 – The DTV Delay Act (Sen. Rockefeller – Energy and Commerce) (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders
 
3 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // (Suspension Bills): 1) H.R. __ - Campus Safety Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) - Judiciary); 2) H.R. __ - Deaths in Custody Reporting Act of 2009 (Rep. Scott (VA) - Judiciary); 3) H.Res. 82 - Raising Awareness and Encouraging Prevention of Stalking by Establishing January 2009 as National Stalking Awareness Month (Rep. Poe -Judiciary); 4) H.Res. __ - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week (Rep. Lewis (GA) - Judiciary); 5) H.R. 553 - Reducing Over-Classification Act (Rep. Harman - Homeland); 6) H.R. 559 - Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Redress Act (Rep. Clarke - Homeland); 7) H.R. __ - National Bombing Prevention Act (Rep. King - Homeland) // Special Orders
 
3 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene to resume consideration of H.R.1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.
 
2 February 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. The Senate considers H.R. 1 - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Senate then proceeds to executive session to consider of the nomination of Eric Holder for Attorney General.
 
2 February 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets in a Pro Forma Session.
 


January 2009
30 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. No Votes today.
 
30 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.
 
29 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
 
29 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session.
 
28 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for legislative business. Five "one-minutes" per side // H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 // Postponed Suspension Vote: S. 328 - To delay the Digital Television Transition until June 13, 2009, as amended.
 
28 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009.
 
27 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House will meet at 10:30 a.m. for Morning Hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Consideration of S. 181 – Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Sen. Mikulski – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) // H.R. __ – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Subject to a Rule) // Special Orders
 
27 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of H.R.2, Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. The Senate wil recess from 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. for Party Lunches.
 
26 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business, thereafter considering the nomination of Timothy F. Geithner to be secretary of the Treasury.
 
26 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:30 for morning hour debate and 2:00 for legislative business.
 
23 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a Pro Forma Session.
 
23 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is not in Session.
 
22 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Last votes expected 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. // Five “One Minutes” Per Side // H.J.Res. 3 – Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Rep. Foxx – Financial Services) (Privileged Resolution – 2 hours of debate) // Special Orders
 
22 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
 
21 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business // Unlimited “One Minutes” Per Side // Last Votes expected 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 39 - Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools (Rep. Lipinski – Education and Labor); 2) H.Res. 56 - Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week" (Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA) – Education and Labor); 3) H.Res. 58 - Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game (Rep. Stearns – Education and Labor); 4) H.Res. 73 - Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Rep. Lewis (GA) – Judiciary) // H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (Rep. Frank – Financial Services) (Complete Consideration) / Myrick Amendment // Special Orders
 
21 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and proceed to consideration of the nomination of Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State. The Senate will recess for Party Lunches from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. Clinton nomination VOTE is expected at 4:30 p.m.
 
20 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
20 January 2009 - SPECIAL EVENT: Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
 
20 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes for a pro forma session. Members are then expected to proceed to the presidential inauguration.
 
19 January 2009 - UNITED STATES CONGRESS: The Senate & House are in Recess for the Martin Luther King Holiday.
 
16 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes in a Pro Forma Session.
 
16 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
 
15 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of S.22, the Lands Bill.
 
15 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 4:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Complete Consideration of H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) The rule makes in order the following amendments: Frank Amendment (40 minutes); Matsui / Castor Amendment (10 minutes); Hensarling Amendment (10 minutes); Holt Amendment (10 minutes); Bachmann Amendment #5 (10 minutes); Bachmann Amendment #6 (10 minutes); Patrick Murphy Amendment (10 minutes); Myrick Amendment (10 minutes); Walz Amendment (10 minutes); Flake Amendment (10 minutes); Hinchey Amendment (10 minutes) // Special Orders
 
15 January 2009 - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Confirmation hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be attorney general.
 
14 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 5:00 p.m. // One Minutes (15 per side) // H.R. 2 - Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Closed Rule, 1 Hour of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Pallone / Energy and Commerce Committee) // Suspension (1 Bill): 1) H.Res. 40 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee to hold periodic hearings on the topic of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in Government programs which that committee may authorize, and for other purposes (Sponsored by Rep. Tanner / Rules Committee) // Begin Consideration of H.R. 384 - TARP Reform and Accountability Act (General Debate Rule, 2 Hours of General Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank / Financial Services Committee) // Special Orders
 
14 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and resume consideration of S.22, the Lands Bill. At 10:30 will VOTE on Cloture for S.22.
 
14 January 2009 - CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT PANEL: Hearing on oversight over the TARP funds.
 
13 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. // Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. // One Minutes // Suspensions (4 Bills): 1) H.Res. 41 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009 (Sponsored by Rep. Davis (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 2) H.Res. __ - Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller (CA) / Education and Labor Committee); 3) H.Res. 43 - Recognizing the efforts of those who serve their communities on Martin Luther King Day and promoting the holiday as a day of national service (Sponsored by Rep. Platts / Education and Labor Committee); 4) H.Res. 15 - Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Sponsored by Rep. Conyers / Rules Committee) // Special Orders
 
13 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill.
 
12 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill.
 
12 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House is not in Session
 
11 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.22, the Lands Bill
 
9 January 2009 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing to discuss the “FHA Oversight of Loan Originators”. Mr. Phillip Murray, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single Family Housing. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Mr. James A. Heist, Assistant Inspector General for Audit, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Mr. George Hanzimanolis, CRMS, Bankers First Mortgage Inc. and Past President, National Association of Mortgage Brokers; Mr. John A. Courson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Bankers Association
 
9 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. PLEASE NOTE: The Senate will be in on Sunday, January 11, 2009 for VOTES - Time/Agenda TBA.
 
9 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business // Last votes expected: 2:00 p.m. // One Minutes (5 per side) // Suspension (1 bill): 1) H.Res. 34 – Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States’ strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process (Sponsored by Reps. Pelosi / Boehner) // H.R. 11 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Subject to a Rule); (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // H.R. 12 - Paycheck Fairness Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders
 
8 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes for a period of morning business. At 1:00 p.m. a Joint Session of Congress counts the electoral ballots for the President and Vice President of the United States.
 
8 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets and will recess until approximately 1:00 p.m. for the Joint Session of Congress to count the electoral ballots for the President and Vice President of the United States. // Possible Consideration of H.R. 11 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. George Miller / Education and Labor Committee) // Possible Consideration of H.R. 12 - Paycheck Fairness Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro / Education and Labor Committee) // Special Orders
 
7 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will reconvene at for a period of Morning Business // The Senate will recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for the weekly Democratic caucus lunch. Republican leaders will hold their annual day-long caucus // Roll call votes are possible.
 
7 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: 1:00 p.m. // Suspensions (3 bills): 1) H.R. 35 - Presidential Records Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 2) H.R. 36 - Presidential Library Donation Act (Sponsored by Rep. Towns / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 3) S.J. Res. 3 - Ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Interior are those which were in effect on January 1, 2005 (Sponsored by Sen. Feinstein / Oversight and Government Reform Committee) // Special Orders
 
6 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets at 12:00 p.m. to convene the 111th Congress // Last votes expected: 7:00 p.m. // A recorded Quorum Call vote at approximately 12:00 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance // The Election of the Speaker of the House by manual roll call vote, with each Member called individually, in alphabetical order, by the clerk // Swearing-in of Members - the Oath of Office is administered to Members and Delegates // H.Res. 5 - House Rules Package for the 111th Congress (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee)
 
6 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes the first session of the 111th Congress.
 
5 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The 110th Congress has adjourned Sine Die.
 
5 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The 110th Congress has adjourned Sine Die.
 
3 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House convenes to adjourn the 110th Congress Sine Die.
 
2 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session to adjourn Sine Die.
 
2 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the session.
 
1 January 2009 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the session.
 
1 January 2009 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 


December 2008
31 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
31 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
30 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
30 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
29 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
29 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
26 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
26 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
25 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
25 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
24 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
24 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
23 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
23 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
22 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
22 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
19 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
19 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
18 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
18 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
17 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
17 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
16 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
16 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
15 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
15 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
12 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
12 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
11 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. The after the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.7005, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008.
 
11 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
10 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act.
 
10 December 2008 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Oversight hearing on Treasury Department conduct of the troubled assets relief program. Gene Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Neel Kashkari, Interim Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability and Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury.
 
10 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for legislative business. // Last votes expected: Unclear // Possible Consideration of H.Res. 1533 – Same Day Consideration Rule – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules (Sponsored by Rep. Slaughter / Rules Committee) // Possible Consideration of Auto Rescue Legislation // Special Orders
 
9 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House meets for Legislative Business. Agenda TBA.
 
9 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business. Thereafter, resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act.
 
8 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate reconvenes for a period of morning business.
 
8 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
5 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
5 December 2008 - HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: Hearing to review of industry plans to stabilize the financial condition of the American automobile industry. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors Corporation; Robert Nardelli, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler, LLC; Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company; Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Auto Workers.
 
5 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
4 December 2008 - SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE: Hearing to examin the state of the domestic automobile industry; part II. Witnesses: Gene Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office. Ron Gettelfinger, President, United Automobile Workers of America. Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. Robert Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler LLC. Richard Wagoner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, General Motors. Keith Wandell, President, Johnson Controls. James Fleming, President, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist and Cofounder, Moody's Economy.com
 
4 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
4 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
3 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
3 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
2 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
2 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
1 December 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
1 December 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 


November 2008
29 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
28 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
28 November 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
27 November 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
27 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
26 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
26 November 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
25 November 2008 - HOUSE FLOOR DEBATE: The House has adjourned for the year.
 
25 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate is in Recess.
 
24 November 2008 - SENATE FLOOR DEBATE: The Senate convenes in a pro forma session.
 
24 November