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H.R. 1:
making appropriations for the Department of Defense and the other departments and agencies of the Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
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H.R. 514:
to extend expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 143 (Roll no. 66).
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The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 6.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 514.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
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ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Carnahan to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by Pastor Mark Williamson, Federal Intercessors, Houston, Texas
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
