04/01/08 12:52 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.
04/01/08 12:32 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 997.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
04/01/08 12:31 PM
Mr. Berman 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 later in the legislative day.
04/01/08 12:02 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Butterfield 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.
04/01/08 12:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Jeri B. Greenwell.
04/01/08 12:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 1.
04/01/08 10:59 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
04/01/08 10:30 AM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATES - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debates. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Israel to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
