02/07/08 10:20 PM
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on February 8, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Bartlett (MD) moved that the House do now adjourn.
02/07/08 8:12 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Ms. Foxx requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 14: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
02/07/08 8:06 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
02/07/08 8:05 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 5, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 2419 with an amendment, insisted on its amendment, asked for a conference and appointed conferees.
02/07/08 8:04 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on February 6, 2008, at 9:35 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 2457.
02/07/08 8:03 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Feb. 13. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Friday, February 8, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That when the House adjourns on Thursday, February 7, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2008. Agreed to without objection.
02/07/08 7:45 PM
APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE - The Speaker appointed the Honorable Steny Hoyer and the Honorable Chris Van Hollen to act as Speaker Pro Tempore to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through February 12, 2008.
02/07/08 7:45 PM
H.R. 5140:
to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits
02/07/08 7:43 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 380 - 34 (Roll no. 42).
02/07/08 7:19 PM
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order.
