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H. Res. 793:
providing for consideration of the bill ( H.R. 3685) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 793.
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Considered as privileged matter.
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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.
The House received a communication from The Honorable James L. Oberstar. Mr. Oberstar notified the House that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider 3 resolutions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 542. The resolutions authorize Corps surveys (or studies) of water resources needs and possible solutions. The Committee adopted the resolutions by voice vote with a quorum present.
PRINTING OF PROCEEDING IN RECORD - Mr. Etheridge asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record of today. Agreed to without objection.
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The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 7.
11/07/07 11:50 AM
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
11/07/07 10:49 AM
JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Nicholas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic.
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The Speaker announced that the House do now recess The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Nicholas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
11/07/07 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mrs. Christensen to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
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Today's prayer was offered by Rabbi Irwin N. Goldenberg, Temple Beth Israel, York, Pennsylvania
