Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States

[MM Docket No. 99-218 RM 9637] Received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

4724. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Changes, Tests, and Experiments (RIN: 3150-AF94) received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.

4725. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting notification concerning the Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Australia for defense articles and services (Transmittal No. 00-06), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on International Relations.

4726. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule-Prevailing Rate Systems; Redefinition of the Eastern South Dakota and Wyoming Appropriated Appropriated Fund Wage Areas (RIN: 3206-AI74) received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4727. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule-Prevailing Rate Systems; Change in Survey Cycle for the Southwestern Michigan Appropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206-A168) received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform.

4728. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final ruleFisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 990304063–9063– 01; I.D. 092499K] received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

4729. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery [Docket No. 990422103-9209-02; I.D. 090799A] received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

4730. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Vessels Catching Pollock for Processing by the Inshore Component In the Bering Sea Subarea [Docket No. 990304063-9063-01; I.D. 092899B] received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

4731. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries Off West Coast States in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; End of the Primary Season and Resumption of Trip Limits for the Shoreside Whiting Sector [Docket No. 98123133–9127-03; I.D. 091399B] received October 5, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.

4732. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Rules of Practice, Procedure, and Evidence for Administrative Proceedings of the Coast Guard [USCG-1998-3472] (RIN: 2115-AF59) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4733. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Amendment to Class E Airspace; Kansas City, MO [Airspace Docket No. 99-ACE-34] received October 7, 1999, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4734. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-360C, SA-365C, C1, and C2 Helicopters [Docket No. 99-SW-15-AD; Amendment 39-11344; AD 99-21-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4735. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Modification of Class E Airspace; Hayward, WI [Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-40] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4736. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Modification of Class E Airspace; Cable Union, WI [Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-41] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4737. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Modification of Class D Airspace; Bellville, IL [Airspace Docket No. 99-AGL-39] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4738. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mountain Village, AK [Airspace Docket No. 99-AAL-9] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4739. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Drawbridge Operation Regulation: Passaic River, NJ [CGD01-99-171] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4740. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-User Fees for Licenses, Certificates of Registry, and Merchant Mariner Documents [USCG-1997-2799] (RIN: 2115-AF49) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4741. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Establishment of Class E Airspace; Aniak, AK Establishment of Class E Airspace; St. Mary's, AK [Airspace Docket No. 99-AAL-7] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4742. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kalskag, AK [Airspcae Docket No. 99-AAL-14] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4743. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Revi

sion of Class E Airspace; Georgetown, TX [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-18] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4744. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Revision of Class E Airspace; Mineral Wells, TX [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-20] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4745. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Revision of Class E Airspace; Alice, TX [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-23] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4746. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Revision of Class E Airspace; Falfurrias, TX [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-21] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4747. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Revision of Class E Airspace; Corpus Christi, TX [Airspace Docket No. 99-ASW-22] received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4748. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone; Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, VA [CGD 05-99090] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4749. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone Regulations; Mile 94.0 to Mile 96.0, Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes [COTP New Orleans, LA Regulation 99-026] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4750. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Swannee River, Florida [CGD07-98-054] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4751. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Gulf Intercoastal Waterway, Algiers Alternate Route, Louisiana [CGD08-99-057] (RIN: 2115-AE57) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4752. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, LA [CGD08-99-011] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received October 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

4753. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final

rule-Enrollment-Provision of Hospital and Outpatient Care to Veterans (RIN: 2900-AJ18) received October 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

4754. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Department's final rule-Returned and Canceled Checks (RIN: 2900-AJ61) received October 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

¶112.8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE

PRESIDENT

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, laid before the House a communication, which was read as fol

lows:

OFFICE OF THE CLERK,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Washington, DC, September 20, 1999.

Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT,
The Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.

DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on October 8, 1999 at 3:20 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits a report on the continued production of the naval petroleum reserves beyond April 5, 2000.

With best wishes, I am Sincerely,

JEFF TRANDAHL.

1112.9 NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES

PRODUCTION

The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States:

In accordance with section 201(3) of the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 (10 U.S.C. 7422(c)(2)), I am informing you of my decision to extend the period of production of the naval petroleum reserves for a period of 3 years from April 5, 2000, the expiration date of the currently authorized period of production.

Attached is a copy of the report investigating the necessity of continued production of the reserves as required by 10 U.S.C. 7422(c)(2)(B). In light of the findings contained in that report, I certify that continued production from the naval petroleum reserves is in the national interest.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON.

THE WHITE HOUSE, October 8, 1999. By unanimous consent, the message, together with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Armed Services and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 106-142).

1112.10 CORRECTIONS CALENDAR

Pursuant to clause 6, rule XV,

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, directed the Corrections Calendar to be called.

When,

¶112.11 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

HOLIDAY

The Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union was dis

charged from further consideration of the bill (H.R. 576) to amend title 4. United States Code, to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed.

When said bill was considered and read twice.

After debate,

Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XV, the previous question on the bill was considered as ordered.

The question being put, viva voce, The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, was read a third time by title.

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House pass said bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that three-fifths of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, pursuant to clause 6 of rule XV, three-fifths of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. 1112.12 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

HOLIDAY

On motion of Mr. MCCOLLUM, by unanimous consent, the bill of the Senate (S. 322) to amend title 4, United States Code, to add the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed; was taken from the Speaker's table.

When said bill was considered, read twice, ordered to be read a third time, was read a third time by title, and passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof.

By unanimous consent, H.R. 576, a similar House bill, was laid on the table.

1112.13 ANIMAL PROTECTION

Mr. MCCOLLUM moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1791) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for harming animals used in Federal law enforcement; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. McCOLLUM and Mr. SCOTT, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill.

112.14 WILLIAM H. AVERY POST OFFICE

Mr. MCHUGH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2591) to designate the United States Post Office located at 713 Elm Street in Wakefield, Kansas, as the "William H. Avery Post Office".

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. FATTAH, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 1112.15 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

A message in writing from the President of the United States was communicated to the House by Mr. Sherman Williams, one of his secretaries.

¶112.16 JAY HANNA DEAN POST OFFICE

Mr. MCHUGH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2460) to designate the United States Post Office located at 125 Border Avenue West in Wiggins, Mississippi, as the "Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean Post Office".

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. FATTAH, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶112.17 LOUISE STOKES POST OFFICE

Mr. MCHUGH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2357) to designate the United States Post Office located at 3675 Warrensville Center Road in Shaker Heights, Ohio, as the "Louise Stokes Post Office".

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. FATTAH, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce,

Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶112.18 AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS POST

OFFICE BUILDING

Mr. MCHUGH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 643) to redesignate the Federal building located at 10301 South Compton Avenue, in Los Angeles, California, and known as the Watts Finance Office, as the "Augustus F. Hawkins Post Office".

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. FATTAH, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

the Members

So, two-thirds of present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 1112.19 JOHN K. RAFFERTY HAMILTON

POST OFFICE BUILDING

Mr. MCHUGH moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1374) to designate the United States Post Office building located at 680 State Highway 130 in Hamilton, New Jersey, as the "John K. Rafferty Hamilton Post Office Building"; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. MCHUGH and Mr. FATTAH, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

A motion to reconsider the votes whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed and the title was amended was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill.

1112.20 EDUCATION DOLLARS IN THE

CLASSROOM

Mr. GOODLING moved to suspend the rules and agree to the following resolution (H. Res. 303); as amended:

Whereas effective teaching begins by helping children master basic academics, holding children to high standards, using effective, scientifically based methods of instruction in the classroom, engaging and involving parents, creating safe and orderly classrooms, and getting dollars to the classroom; Whereas our Nation's children deserve an educational system that provides opportunities to excel;

Whereas States and localities must spend a significant amount of education tax dollars applying for and administering Federal education dollars;

Whereas the administrative costs of the United States are twice the average of other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD);

Whereas it is unknown exactly what percentage of Federal education dollars reaches the classroom, but according to the Department of Education, in 1998, 84 percent of the Department's elementary and secondary education dollars were allocated to local educational agencies and used for instruction and instructional support;

Whereas the remainder of the Department's dollars was allocated to States, universities, national programs, and other service providers;

Whereas the total spent by the Department for elementary and secondary education does not take into account what States must spend to receive Federal dollars and comply with requirements, it also does not reflect what portion of the Federal dollars allocated to school districts is spent on students in the classroom;

Whereas American students are not performing up to their full academic potential, despite significant Federal education initiatives, which span multiple Federal agencies; Whereas according to the Digest of Education Statistics, during the 1995-96 school year only 54 percent of $278,965,657,000 spent on elementary and secondary education was spent on "instruction";

Whereas according to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1996, only 52 percent of staff employed in public elementary and secondary school systems were teachers;

Whereas according to the latest data available from the General Accounting Office, in fiscal year 1993, Federal education dollars funded 13,397 full-time equivalent positions in State educational agencies;

Whereas in fiscal year 1998, the Department of Education's paperwork and data reporting requirements totaled 40,000,000 "burden hours," which is the equivalent of 19,300 people working 40 hours a week for 1 full year;

Whereas too much of our Federal education funding is spent on bureaucracy, special interests, and ineffective programs, and too little is effectively spent on our Nation's youth;

Whereas getting 95 percent of all Federal elementary and secondary education funds to the classroom could provide substantial additional funding per classroom across the United States;

Whereas more education funding should be put in the hands of someone in a child's classroom who knows the child's name;

Whereas burdensome regulations, requirements, and mandates should be removed so that school districts can devote more resources to children in classrooms; and

Whereas President Clinton has stated: "We cannot ask the American people to spend more on education until we do a better job with the money we've got now.": Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges the Department of Education, States, and local educational agencies to work together to ensure that not less than 95 percent of all funds appropriated for the purpose of carrying out elementary and secondary education programs administered by the Department of Education is spent to improve the academic achievement of our children in their classrooms.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. GOODLING and Mr. CLAY, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said resolution, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. HOEKSTRA demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by onefifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX. announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

112.21

FATHER THEODORE M. HESBURGH CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

Mr. BACHUS moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1932) to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to civil rights, higher education, the Catholic Church, the Nation, and the global community.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. STEARNS, recognized Mr. BACHUS and Ms. WATERS, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So. two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶112.22

UPPER DELAWARE SCENIC AND
RECREATIONAL RIVER MONGAUP

VISITOR CENTER

Mr. SHERWOOD moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 20) to

authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River on land owned by the State of New York.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. SHERWOOD and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So. two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 1112.23 LAMPREY WILD AND SCENIC

RIVER EXTENSION

Mr. SHERWOOD moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1615) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to extend the designation of a portion of the Lamprey River in New Hampshire as a recreational river to include an additional river segment.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. SHERWOOD and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. ¶112.24 WILDERNESS BATTLEFIELD,

VIRGINIA LAND ACQUISITION Mr. SHERWOOD moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1665) to allow the National Park Service to acquire certain land for addition to the Wilderness Battlefield in Virginia, as previously authorized by law, by purchase or exchange as well as by donation; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. SHERWOOD and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, each for 20 minutes.

of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So, two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed.

A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill. 1112.25 KEWEENAW NATIONAL

HISTORICAL PARKS ADVISORY
COMMISSION

Mr. SHERWOOD moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 748) to amend the Act that established the Keweenaw National Historical Park to require the Secretary of the Interior to consider nominees of various local interests in appointing members of the Keweenaw National Historical Parks Advisory Commission; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. SHERWOOD and Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

So. two-thirds of the Members present having voted in favor thereof, the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the title was amended so as to read: "An Act to amend the Act that established the Keweenaw National Historical Park to require the Secretary of the Interior to consider nominees of various local interests in appointing members of the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission.".

A motion to reconsider the votes whereby the rules were suspended and said bill, as amended, was passed and the title was amended was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill.

¶112.26 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Mr. TAUZIN moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill of the Senate (S. 800) to promote and enhance public safety through the use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number, further deployment of wireless 9-11 service, support of States in upgrading 9-1-1 capabilities and related functions, encouragement of construction and operation of seamless, ubiquitous, and reliable networks for personal wireless services, and for other purposes.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. TAUZIN and Mr. MARKEY, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce,

Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. TAUZIN demanded that the vote be taken by the yeas and nays, which demand was supported by one-fifth of the Members present, so the yeas and nays were ordered.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

¶112.27 HILLORY J. FARIAS DATE-RAPE PREVENTION DRUG ACT

Mr. UPTON moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2130) to amend the Controlled Substances Act to add gamma hydroxybutyric acid and ketamine to the schedules of control substances, to provide for a national awareness campaign, and for other purposes; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. UPTON and Mr. BROWN of Ohio, each for 20 minutes.

After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Mr. UPTON objected to the vote on the ground that a quorum was not present and not voting.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX. announced that further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

¶112.28 ADMINISTRATION OF MOTOR

CARRIER FUNCTIONS EXTENSION Mr. PETRI moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3036) to provide for interim continuation of administration of motor carrier functions by the Federal Highway Administration; as amended.

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, recognized Mr. PETRI and Mr. RAHALL, each for 20 minutes. After debate,

The question being put, viva voce, Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill, as amended?

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, announced that two-thirds of the Members present had voted in the affirmative.

Yeas....... 421 Nays

Lewis (KY)

Linder

Shuster Simpson Sisisky Skeen Skelton Slaughter Smith (MI) Smith (NJ) Smith (TX) Smith (WA) Snyder

said bill, as amended, was passed and the title was amended was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.

Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said bill.

¶112.29 H. RES. 303-UNFINISHED

BUSINESS

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced the unfinished business to be the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 303) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives urging that 95 percent of Federal education dollars be spent in the classroom; as amended.

The question being put,

Will the House suspend the rules and agree to said resolution, as amended? The vote was taken by electronic device.

It was decided in the affirmatives

Sherwood Shimkus

Kaptur

Napolitano

Shows

Neal

Nethercutt

Ney

Northup

Norwood

King (NY)

Nussle

Souder

Oxley

Spence

Packard

Pallone

Pastor

Klink

Kuykendall
LaFalce
LaHood
Lampson
Lantos
Largent

Larson
Latham

La Tourette
Lazio

Leach

Lee

Paul

Spratt Stabenow Stark Stearns Stenholm Strickland

Tauzin

Taylor (MS)

Taylor (NC)

Terry

Thornberry

Thune

1112.31 S. 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. SHIMKUS, pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, announced the further unfinished business to be the motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill of the Senate (S. 800) to promote and enhance public safety through the use of 9-1-1 as the universal emergency assistance number, further deployment of wireless 9-1-1 service, support of States in upgrading 9-1-1 capabilities and related functions, encouragement of construction and operation of seamless, ubiquitous, and reliable networks for personal wireless services, and for other purposes.

The question being put,

Will the House suspend the rules and pass said bill?

The vote was taken by electronic device.

It was decided in the Yeas ..... 424 affirmative....