10/09/07 7:07 PM
H. Res. 32:
denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society
10/09/07 7:06 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 949).
10/09/07 6:42 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
10/09/07 6:41 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
10/09/07 6:02 PM
ADJUSTED WHOLE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE - Under clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair announces to the House that, in light of the passing of the gentlewoman from Virginia, Mrs. Jo Ann Davis, the whole number of the House is 432
10/09/07 6:02 PM
H. Res. 717:
expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 717.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/09/07 6:02 PM
H.R. 400:
to prohibit profiteering and fraud relating to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, and for other purposes
10/09/07 6:01 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
10/09/07 5:30 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 400.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
10/09/07 5:29 PM
Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
