02/12/08 2:26 PM
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
02/12/08 2:07 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 954.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
02/12/08 2:06 PM
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
02/12/08 2:03 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Solis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
02/12/08 2:02 PM
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
02/12/08 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Chaplain William E. Dickens, Jr., 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
02/12/08 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of February 12.
02/12/08 12:35 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
02/12/08 12:30 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable G. K. Butterfield to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
