04/03/08 3:36 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 4, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Burgess moved that the House do now adjourn.
04/03/08 1:22 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
04/03/08 1:21 PM
Mr. Price of GA requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 10: Mr. Poe for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Weller be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 9.
Mr. Price of GA requested that Mr. Weller be allowed to address the House for 5 minutes on April 8.
04/03/08 1:11 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
04/03/08 1:10 PM
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that business in order under the Calendar Wednesday rule be dispensed with on Apr. 9. Agreed to without objection.
Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Friday, April 4, 2008, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, for Morning-Hour Debate. Agreed to without objection.
04/03/08 1:10 PM
H.R. 4847:
to reauthorize the United States Fire Administration, and for other purposes
04/03/08 12:56 PM
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 0 (Roll no. 160).
04/03/08 12:46 PM
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 209 (Roll no. 159).
04/03/08 12:22 PM
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
04/03/08 12:13 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McMorris Rodgers motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new paragraph stating that State of local government that provide fire service training for fire fighters, or any rescue personnel shall not be liable for any act or omission in connection with providing such service or advice that results in harm to an infant or child.
Mrs. McMorris Rodgers moved to recommit with instructions toScience and Technology.
