03/12/08 10:18 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 March 13, 2008.
Mr. Yarmuth moved that the House do now adjourn.
03/12/08 9:19 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
03/12/08 9:17 PM
Mr. Burgess requested that Mr. Pence be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on March 14.
Mr. Burgess requested the following general leaves to address the House on March 13: Mr. Pence for 5 min, Mr. Peterson of PA for 5 min, Mr. Bonner for 5 min, Mr. Dent for 5 min, Mr. Paul for 5 min, and himself for 5 min.
03/12/08 9:17 PM
H. Res. 953:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad
03/12/08 9:16 PM
The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting a notification of the continuance of the national emergency with respect to Iran and maintain in force comprehensive sanctions against Iran - referred to theCommittee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 110-101).
03/12/08 9:16 PM
H. Res. 953:
expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad
03/12/08 9:14 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 voice vote.
03/12/08 9:06 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 953.
03/12/08 9:05 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. McIntyre moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
03/12/08 9:05 PM
H. Res. 991:
recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror