09/20/07 11:03 AM
On motion to adjournFailed by the Yeas and Nays: 137 - 265(Roll no. 886).
09/20/07 10:37 AM
Mr. Diaz-Balart, L. moved that the House do now adjourn.
09/20/07 10:37 AM
H. Res. 664:
providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881) to amendtitle 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriationsfor the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity,to provide stable funding for the national aviation system,and for other purposes
09/20/07 10:20 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate onH. Res. 664.
Considered as privileged matter.
09/20/07 10:04 AM
The House received a communication from the Honorable Mr.Honda . Mr. Honda submitted his resignation from theCommittee on Science and Technology. The resignation wasaccepted without objection.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minutespeeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limitedto 5 per side of the aisle.
09/20/07 10:02 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The SenatepassedH.R. 3528.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Akin tolead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance tothe Flag.
09/20/07 10:01 AM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that she hadexamine the Journal of the last day's proceedings and hadapproved it. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina demanded that thequestion be put on agreeing to the approval of the Journaland by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes hadprevailed. Mr. Wilson of South Carolina objected to thevoice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chairpostponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing tothe approval of the Journal until later in the legislativeday. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.Daniel Coughlin.
09/20/07 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Diana DeGette to actas Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
