04/08/08 9:45 PM
The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on April 9, 2008.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Gingrey moved that the House do now adjourn.
04/08/08 8:30 PM
SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
04/08/08 8:30 PM
H. Res. 1077:
calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes
04/08/08 8:29 PM
Mr. Poe requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 15: himself for 5 min, Mr. Burgess for 5 min, and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Poe requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 14: himself for 5 min and Mr. Jones of NC for 5 min.
Mr. Poe requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 10: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min and Mr. Tancredo for 5 min.
Mr. Poe requested the following general leaves to address the House on April 9: Mr. Burton of IN for 5 min, Mr. Tancredo for 5 min, and Mr. Moran of KS for 5 min.
04/08/08 8:29 PM
H. Res. 1077:
calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes
04/08/08 8:27 PM
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.
04/08/08 7:59 PM
DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate time was expanded by an additional 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
04/08/08 7:20 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1077.
04/08/08 7:19 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
04/08/08 7:18 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until April 9.
