04/30/08 12:41 PM
The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until later in the legislative day.
04/30/08 12:15 PM
ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of April 30.
04/30/08 11:41 AM
JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED - The Speaker announced that the Joint Meeting was dissolved. The House remains in recess subject to the Call of the Chair.
04/30/08 10:40 AM
JOINT MEETING - The House has reconvened in Joint Meeting with the Senate to receive an address by His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland.
04/30/08 10:07 AM
The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The House will reconvene in Joint Meeting with the Senate for the purpose of receiving His Excellency Bertie Ahern, Prime Minister of Ireland. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.
04/30/08 10:06 AM
The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed H.R. 4040 amended.
04/30/08 10:03 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Shimkus 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.
04/30/08 10:00 AM
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
Today's prayer was offered by Rev. Nathan Meador, Zion Lutheran Church, Staunton, Illinois
