THE NIGHTLY LEADER: THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010

HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR APRIL 29, 2010

Considered and Passed:

H.R. 2499 - Puerto Rico Democracy Act (Rep. Pierluisi – Natural Resources) (223 - 169, 1 Present)

-      Amendments – Passed (2):

·         Foxx Amendment

·         Burton/Young (AK) Amendment

-      Amendments – Failed (5):

·         Gutierrez Amendment #2

·         Gutierrez Amendment #3

·         Velázquez/Gutierrez Amendment

·         Velázquez Amendment

·         Velázquez Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute

-      Amendment – Withdrawn (1):

·         Hastings (WA) in the Nature of a Substitute

-      Motion to Recommit – Failed:

·         Offered by Rep. Hastings (WA) (194 - 198)

Bill Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (1):

1. H.Res. 375 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace (Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson - Education and Labor)