02/25/08 8:55 PM
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on February 26, 2008.
Ms. Baldwin moved that the House do now adjourn.
02/25/08 7:36 PM
Mr. Kirk requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 28: Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, Mr. Poe for 5 min, and Mr. Garrett of NJ for 5 min.
Mr. Kirk requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 27: Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, and Mr. Poe for 5 min.
Mr. Kirk requested the following general leaves to address the House on February 26: Mr. Franks of AZ for 5 min, Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min, and Mr. Poe for 5 min.
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
02/25/08 7:30 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
02/25/08 7:30 PM
H. Res. 989:
dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
02/25/08 7:21 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
Considered pursuant to a previous order.
02/25/08 7:20 PM
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
02/25/08 7:20 PM
H. Res. 944:
honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Army, for his 37 years of service on behalf of the United States
02/25/08 7:19 PM
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Gonzalez asked unanimous consent that it be in order immediately in the House to consider H.Res. 989; that the resolution be considered as read; that debate shall continue for not to exceed ten minutes equally divided and controlled; that the previous question shall be considered as ordered to adoption without any intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
02/25/08 7:19 PM
H. Res. 944:
honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Army, for his 37 years of service on behalf of the United States
02/25/08 7:18 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 71).
