Legislative Digest for November 4, 2009

1 Rule Bill

H.R. 3639
Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. (Committee on Financial Services)

6 Suspensions

H.Res. 868
Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. (Committee on Armed Services)
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
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug (Committee on Armed Services)
H.Res. 856
Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold (Committee on Armed Services)
H.Res. 880
Recognizing the efforts of career and technical colleges to educate and train workers for positions in high-demand industries
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill (Committee on Education and Labor)
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
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. (Committee on Education and Labor)
H.Res. 878
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell (Committee on Education and Labor)

10 Votes

	Question	Bill	Result	Time
855	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree	H Res 856 Recognizing the Commissioning Of the Uss New York Lpd 21.	Passed	5:23 PM
854	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	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 (idp’s).	Passed	5:15 PM
853	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	H Res 641 Recognizing the 60th Anniversary Of the Founding Of Radio Free Europe/radio Liberty	Passed	5:06 PM
852	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	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.	Passed	4:59 PM
851	On Passage	H R 3639 Expedited Card Reform For Consumers Act Of 2009	Passed	3:25 PM
850	On Motion To Recommit With Instructions	H R 3639 Expedited Card Reform For Consumers Act Of 2009	Failed	3:17 PM
844	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	H Res 839 Condemning the Illegal Extraction Of Madagascar’s Natural Resources.	Passed	12:00 PM
843	On Motion To Suspend the Rules and Agree	H Res 858 Congratulating the Inter-american Foundation (iaf) On Its 40th Anniversary and Recognizing Its Significant Accomplishments and Contributions.	Passed	11:52 AM
842	On Agreeing To the Resolution	H Res 884 Providing For Consideration Of H.r. 3639, Expedited Card Reform For Consumers Act Of 2009	Passed	11:46 AM
841	On Ordering the Previous Question	H Res 884 Providing For Consideration Of H.r. 3639, Expedited Card Reform For Consumers Act Of 2009	Passed	11:38 AM