CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
112TH CONGRESS - FIRST SESSION
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7:47:11 P.M. -
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 9, 2011.
7:47:06 P.M. -
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
7:47:05 P.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:47:01 P.M. -
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the message of the President be referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and be ordered printed as a House document (H.Doc. 112-51). The motion was agreed to.
7:46:40 P.M. -
The House was called to order.
7:46:12 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED - The Speaker declared the Joint Session of the two Houses dissolved.
6:43:47 P.M. -
JOINT SESSION - The House convened in Joint Session with the Senate for the purpose of receiving an address from the President of the United States.
6:43:08 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
3:47:41 P.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule 1 for the purpose of receiving in joint session the President of the United States. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. today.
3:46:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2218 as unfinished business.
3:46:19 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
3:45:56 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Mr. Kline moved that the Committee now rise.
3:45:17 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:34:06 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) Part A amendment No. 8.
3:34:03 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. King (IA), numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike subparagraph (d) of subsection (6) of Sec. (9) which is part of the definition of `high quality charter schools.' Would strike the following language: `(D) has demonstrated success in increasing student academic achievement for the subgroups of students described in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II).'
3:33:00 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Holt amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kline demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
3:24:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holt Part A amendment No. 7.
3:24:13 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Holt, numbered 7 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to encourage the Secretary of Education to include a priority for green school building practices in the application for states to ensure that federal investment in charter school facilities would be energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
3:23:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Moore amendment; Failed by voice vote.
3:15:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WI) Part A amendment No. 6.
3:15:40 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Ms. Moore, numbered 6 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to strike `governor of a state' from the definition of `state entity' on page 20, thus removing Governors' eligibility to apply for federal grant funding to oversee charter school operations in their states.
3:15:09 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Polis amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:09:15 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) Part A amendment No. 5.
3:09:11 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Polis, numbered 5 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to promote innovation and quality in charter schools by adding a priority to states that allow charter school authorizers besides local educational agencies.
3:08:57 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Lujan amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
3:06:16 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lujan Part A amendment No. 4.
3:06:14 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Lujan, numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the requirement that applicants include in their application a description of how a charter school program would share best and promising practices between charter schools and other public schools, by including in that description how they would share best practices in instruction and professional development in technology, engineering, and math education where appropriate.
3:05:58 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Paulsen amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:59:33 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Paulsen Part A amendment No. 3.
2:59:30 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Paulsen, numbered 3 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to change the duration of Subgrants in the Grant Limitations Section from 5 years to 3 years to allow successful and eligible operating schools to replicate and expand faster. The school must demonstrate successful operation data for no less than 3 years.
2:59:18 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Davis (CA) amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:55:59 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davis (CA) Part A amendment No. 2.
2:55:02 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mrs. Davis (CA), numbered 2 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to add to the purpose section of H.R. 2218 the importance of innovation in public education to prepare students to compete in the global economy.
2:54:27 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
On agreeing to the Kline amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
2:46:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 392, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline Part A amendment No. 1.
2:46:21 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
An amendment, offered by Mr. Kline, numbered 1 printed in Part A of House Report 112-200 to make technical and clarifying corrections to the bill as reported out of Committee. Would make additional policy changes to improve the Charter School Program, including provisions regarding parent input, annual grants, education for at-risk students, diverse charter school models, transportation needs, high quality applicants, and school lunch participants.
2:06:52 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2218.
2:06:42 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2:06:41 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 392 and Rule XVIII.
2:05:54 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2218 and H.R. 1892 each with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2:05:49 P.M. -
H.R. 2218
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 392. H.R. 2218 — "To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965."
2:04:33 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2:04:32 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 163 (Roll no. 694).
1:57:26 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 176 (Roll no. 693).
12:40:53 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 392.
12:35:04 P.M. -
H. Res. 392
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 392 — "Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes."
12:34:14 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12:34:10 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:42 P.M. -
H. Res. 395
Considered as privileged matter. H. Res. 395 — "Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives."
12:32:58 P.M. -
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the provisions granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the house that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 8, 2011 at 9:27 a.m. stating that that body had agreed to H. Con. Res. 74.
12:03:08 P.M. -
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
12:02:53 P.M. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Chu to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
12:01:59 P.M. -
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00:41 P.M. -
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Clark Johnson, First Southern Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas
12:00:25 P.M. -
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 8.
10:55:00 A.M. -
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:00:45 A.M. -
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00:34 A.M. -
The Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
10:00:17 A.M. -
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.