10/16/07 12:08 PM
Mr. Watt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
10/16/07 12:08 PM
H. Res. 742:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 2102) to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media
10/16/07 12:07 PM
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 742, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
10/16/07 11:31 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 742.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/16/07 11:31 AM
H. Res. 741:
providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 734) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 741, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
10/16/07 10:30 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
Considered as privileged matter.
10/16/07 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
10/16/07 10:02 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 36.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Barrett of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
10/16/07 10:01 AM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
10/16/07 10:00 AM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of October 16.
