04/22/08 2:16 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3513.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
04/22/08 2:15 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. today.
The House received a communication from Jill Craven. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Ms. Craven notified the House that she had been served with a preliminary hearing subpoena for testimony issued by the Court of the Eighteenth Judicial District of Kansas, and that after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, she had determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.
04/22/08 2:14 PM
The House received a communication from the Honorable John A. Boehner, Republican Leader. Pursuant to Section 605(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161), Mr. Boehner appointed Dr. David Schonfeld of Glendale, Ohio and Mr. Lawrence E. Tan of Newark, Delaware to the Commission on Children and Disasters.
04/22/08 2:13 PM
The House received a communication from Representative Wynn wherein he resigns as a member of the House of Representatives effective at 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2008.
04/22/08 2:12 PM
The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on April 18, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.: that the Senate passed H.R. 1195, with an amendment.
04/22/08 2:04 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Jackson 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.
04/22/08 2:01 PM
Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.
04/22/08 2:00 PM
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 22.
04/22/08 12:42 PM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.
04/22/08 12:31 PM
MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
