10/03/07 12:02 PM
H. Res. 701:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 192 (Roll no. 932).
10/03/07 11:38 AM
H. Res. 701:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 928) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to enhance the independence of the Inspectors General, to create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes
10/03/07 11:38 AM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of H.Res. 701 and adoption of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 702 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10/03/07 11:18 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 701.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/03/07 11:18 AM
H. Res. 702:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for other purposes
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 702, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
10/03/07 10:39 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 702.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/03/07 10:08 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
10/03/07 10:06 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Salazar to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S.J. Res. 13.
10/03/07 10:05 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
10/03/07 10:04 AM
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Elton Van Welton, Crossroads Baptist Church, Leesburg, Virginia
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
