11/13/07 12:11 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 229.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
11/13/07 12:10 PM
H.R. 2627:
to establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the successor to the Edison National Historic Site
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
11/13/07 12:10 PM
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
11/13/07 12:04 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2627.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
11/13/07 12:03 PM
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
11/13/07 12:02 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Bishop of UT 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.
11/13/07 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ed Pastor to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
11/13/07 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of November 13.
11/13/07 10:32 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
11/13/07 10:31 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - the House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
