House Session

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of March 13.

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - the Chair appointed Mr. Michael J. Mahoney, Chicago, Illinois, to a one-year term.

The House received a communication from the Honorable Richard A. Gephardt. Pursuant to paragraph 8 of sec. 801(b) of P.L. 100-696, Mr. Gephardt announced his appointment of the following Member to the United States Capitol Preservation Commission: Mr. Moran of Virginia.

Considered as unfinished business.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 46).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 834:

to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails in the System, and for other purposes

Considered as unfinished business.

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 47).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.R. 223:

to amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide additional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of certain lands transferred to the county under the Act

Mr. Latham asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time on the legislative day of Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2001, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules with respect to the following measures: H.R. 725, H.R. 809, H.R. 860, H.R. 861, S. 320, H.R. 802, H.R. 741, H.R. 821, and H.R. 364.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Moran of KS be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 14.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Wolf be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 15.

Mr. Jones of NC requested that Mr. Bilirakis be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 20. close