09/24/07 2:09 PM
Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to theresolution, as amended.
09/24/07 2:08 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, ifordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to thepermission granted in clause 2(h)of Rule II of the Rules ofthe U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received thefollowing message from the Secretary of the Senate onSeptember 21, 2007, at 11:25 am: that the Senate passedwithout amendmentH.R. 3580
09/24/07 2:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minutespeeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Poe tolead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance tothe Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuantto clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
09/24/07 2:00 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev.Daniel Coughlin.
The House convened, returning from a recesscontinuing the legislative day of September 24.
09/24/07 12:38 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess.The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.today.
09/24/07 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-HourDebate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House willrecess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
09/24/07 12:30 PM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono toact as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
