03/05/08 11:12 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
03/05/08 11:12 AM
H. Con. Res. 278:
supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008
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.
03/05/08 10:56 AM
H.R. 1084:
to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes
03/05/08 10:56 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
03/05/08 10:55 AM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
03/05/08 10:36 AM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1084.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
03/05/08 10:35 AM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
03/05/08 10:03 AM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Holt 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.
03/05/08 10:01 AM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
03/05/08 10:00 AM
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gwen Moore to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
