12/06/07 11:16 AM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 1135).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/06/07 11:07 AM
Considered as unfinished business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that he unfinished business was the question of adoption of a motion to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
12/06/07 11:07 AM
H. Res. 846:
providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill ( H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes
12/06/07 11:06 AM
On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 188 (Roll no. 1134).
12/06/07 10:19 AM
Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 846 on the grounds that it allows for an unfunded mandate. Pursuant to the rule, the Chair announced that the threshold for identifying specific language related to an unfunded mandate had been met and that the question would be put on the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration of H. Res. 846.
CONSIDERATION OF H. RE S. 846 - By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Welch called up H. Res. 846 and asked for its immediate consideration.
12/06/07 10:05 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 58.
12/06/07 10:04 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jefferson 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.
12/06/07 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
12/06/07 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
