04/14/08 6:58 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
04/14/08 6:32 PM
Considered as unfinished business.
04/14/08 6:31 PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of motions to suspend the rules which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Speaker postponed until Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5517 and the roll call vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1097 as amended, which were ordered on Monday, April 14, 2008.
04/14/08 6:30 PM
Ms. Castor filed reports from the Committee on Rules, H. Res. 1102 and H. Res. 1103.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 14.
04/14/08 3:46 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
04/14/08 3:46 PM
H. Res. 1097:
expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation's children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security
04/14/08 3:45 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.
04/14/08 3:34 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1097.
04/14/08 3:33 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
04/14/08 3:33 PM
H. Res. 259:
honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senior nutrition programs throughout the country, and their annual March For Meals campaigns
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
